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Simplify by combining like terms: 4a + 3(5a - 2)
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After having done this on paper:
We want to isolate the variable, and the first step is to subtract the 8.
Since the <em>n</em> is being multiplied by 3, and that = 8, we can multiply both sides by 3.
<em>n</em> = 24
Let me know if this helped you understand better.
Also, you can check this by substituting in 24 for <em>n</em>.
We want to isolate the variable, and the first step is to subtract the 8.
Since the <em>n</em> is being multiplied by 3, and that = 8, we can multiply both sides by 3.
<em>n</em> = 24
Let me know if this helped you understand better.
Also, you can check this by substituting in 24 for <em>n</em>.