Question

Solve the following equation, and check your solution. Be sure to show all work.

Answer 1

1. Subtract 24 from both sides

-3x = -27 - 24

Simplify -27 - 24 to -51

-3x = -51

Divide both sides by -3

x = -51/-3

Two negatives make a positive

x = 51/3

Simplify 51/3 to 17

x = 17

2. Regroup terms

n/5 - 17 = 33

Add 17 to both sides

n/5 = 33 + 17

Simplify 33 + 17 to 50

n/5 = 50

Multiply both sides by 5

n = 50 * 5

Simplify 50 * 5 to 250

n = 250