How do you solve 3(3n−4)=−48? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer smendyka Nov 9, 2016 n=−4 Explanation: Step 1) Expand the term in parenthesis: 3(3n−4)=−48⇒9n−12=−48⇒ Step 2) Solve for n keeping the equation balanced: 9n−12+12=−48+12 9n=−36 9n9=−369 n=−4 Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation w+w+12=40? How do you solve 3p+4p+37=79? How do you solve for f: f−1+2f+f−3=−4? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for −7mn−2mn2−2mn+8? How do you combine like terms for 3x2+21x+5x+10x2? What is a term? How do you solve 3v+5−7v+18=17? How do you solve for x in 5x+7x=72? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 1155 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License