Question

5(n+4)/3=n-8 A.-24 B.24 C.22 D.-22 PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Start with

$\dfrac{5(n+4)}{3} = n-8$

Multiply both sides by 3:

$5(n+4) = 3(n-8)$

Expand both sides:

$5n+20 = 3n-24$

Subtract $3n$ from both sides:

$2n+20 = -24$

Subtract 20 from both sides:

$2n = -44$

Divide both sides by 2:

$n = -22$