How do you solve 5( 1- 2n ) + 5n = 75?

1 Answer
Sep 8, 2017

n=-14

Explanation:

5(1-2n)+5n=75

Expand

5-10n+5n=75

Simplify variable

5-5n=75

Move 5 to other side to isolate n by subtracting 5 from both sides

-5n=70

Divide each side by -5 to find n

n=-14