5(2+n)=3(n+6) 10+5n=3n+18 10+2n=18 2n=8 n=4
5(2+n)=3(n+6) Step 1: distribute the numbers 10 + 5n = 3n + 18 Step 2: subtract the n to one side (any side is fine, but I usually subtract the small number) 10 + 2n = 18 Step 3: get rid of the 10 to the right side (you want to separate the # and the n) 2n = 8 so n = 4 I hope this help with some explanations.
