Question

What is the value of n?



−6.5(n−5)=18.2

Answer 1

First distribute the -6.5

Answer 2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−6.5(n−5)=18.2
Simplify: (Show steps)
−6.5n+32.5=18.2
Step 2: Subtract 32.5 from both sides.
−6.5n+32.5−32.5=18.2−32.5
−6.5n=−14.3
Step 3: Divide both sides by -6.5.
−6.5n/−6.5=−14.3/−6.5
n=2.2

Answer 3

Answer is n = 2.2 :)