Question

8(4n + 3) = – 72 show your work

Answer 1

Answer:

n= -3

Step-by-step explanation:

32n+24=-72

(subtract 24)

32n=-96

(divide by 3)

n=-3

Answer 2

Answer: n= −3

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

8(4n+3)=−72

(8)(4n)+(8)(3)=−72(Distribute)

32n+24=−72

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

32n+24−24=−72−24

32n=−96

Step 3: Divide both sides by 32.

32n/32 = −96/32

n=−3