Question

What is the solution to the equation https://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_dc5a6d269fe73c1b466c16416a5e9ec78ab65965_1.gif?



n =

Answer 1

@robtobey @misty1212

Answer 2

@ayeeeitskateee

Answer 3

@mathstudent55

Answer 4

@amistre64

Answer 5

I got -34?

Answer 6

for such a small equation, youd think it would be simpler to type it in .... but if your on phone or tablet i spose not

Answer 7

sorry i can try to

Answer 8

i get half of 38

Answer 9

multiply by 3, add over 2 .. and divide in half

Answer 10

or, divide in half, add over 1/6, and multiply by 3

Answer 11

-19

Multiply each side by 3
-2n - 2 = 36
Move -2 to the RHS.
-2n = 38

Can you continue from here ?

Answer 12

pfft, multiply over by 6 that is ... mental math is not so great at my age

Answer 13

So 2x3 = 6
I move the -2 two to the other side
So its 6?

Answer 14

Oops okay thats wrong

Answer 15

(-2n-2)/3 = 12

3*(-2n-2)/3 = 12*3

-2n-2+2 = 12*3+2

-2n = 12*3 +2

etc....

Answer 16

Oh I think I see now, so
resuming from where you left off.
12*3 = 36 + 2 = 38
Now I need to get N alone by moving the -2 to the side that the 38 is on

Answer 17

and when i divide that i get -19

Answer 18

correct, so lets divide it off, since its multiplied to n

Answer 19

good

Answer 20

n =-19 then..

Answer 21

Congratulations.

Answer 22

Thank you so much for helping me understand this!
(At least im pretty sure its -19)

Answer 23

Thank you guys, im going to give a medal then close this.