Solve for n.

Question

−2(4+n)=24
(1 point)
Responses

n = 16
n = 16

n = -8
n = -8

n = 8
n = 8

n = -16
n = -16

Answer 1

-2(4+n)=24

Distribute -2 to both terms inside the parentheses:

-8 - 2n = 24

Add 8 to both sides to isolate the variable term:

-2n = 32

Divide both sides by -2 to solve for n:

n = -16