How do you solve #5( n + 2) = \frac { 3} { 5} ( 5+ 10n)#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-14T08:19:36

#n = 7#

#5(n+2)=3/5(5+10n)#

The distributive property

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#5n+10 = 3+6n#

Move the variable terms on one side and the constants on the other side by subtracting #3# on both sides and #5n# on both sides.

#10-3=6n-5n#

#7 = n#

#n = 7#