Question

60(n-4)=180. ??

Answer 1

Are you wanting to solve for the value of n?

Answer 2

divide by 60
then put -4 to the other side

Answer 3

two initial steps you could take:

1: divide both sides by 60, giving you
60(n-4)/60 = 180/60
n-4 = 3

From here, add 4 to both sides to get n alone on one side for your solution.

2: distribute the left hand side, giving you
60(n-4) = 180
60n - 240 = 180

From here, add 240 to both sides, then divide both sides by 60 to get n alone on one side for your solution.

Answer 4

Appreciate it guys

Answer 5

You bet. As you get experience doing these problems, you'll be able to spot the quickest route to a solution more easily.