How do you solve #3( 3n - 4) = - 48#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-09T13:49:54

#n = -4#

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#

#(9n)/9 = -36/9#

#n = -4#