Solve −2(4−n)=24(1 point)

Question

Responses

−16
negative 16

8
8

16
16

−8

Answer 1

To solve the equation, we simplify both sides:

-2(4-n) = 24

Distribute -2 to both terms inside the parentheses:

-8 + 2n = 24

Now, we isolate the variable by adding 8 to both sides:

2n = 32

Divide both sides by 2:

n = 16

Therefore, the answer is 16.