9n + 3 = -5 + 8(n + 6) Solve for the unknown

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/6/2013 6:33 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/7/2013 1:25 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/7/2013 1:25 PM

9n + 3 = -5 + 8(n + 6)

9n + 3 = -5 + 8(n ) (8)(+ 6)

9n + 3 = -5+8n+48

9n + 3 = 8n+43

9n + 3-3= 8n+43-3

9n=8n+40

9n-8n=8n+40-8n

n=40