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

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-08T07:56:39

#n=-14#

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

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#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#