What value for n makes this equation true?

13 - 2n = -109

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 13 - 2n = -109 \), we can follow these steps:

  1. Start with the equation: \[ 13 - 2n = -109 \]

  2. Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ -2n = -109 - 13 \]

    This simplifies to: \[ -2n = -122 \]

  3. Next, divide both sides by -2: \[ n = \frac{-122}{-2} \]

    This simplifies to: \[ n = 61 \]

Thus, the value of \( n \) that makes the equation true is \( n = 61 \).