Question
Solve -4(n-2)-8=24
by simplifying first.
6
3
-9
-6
by simplifying first.
6
3
-9
-6
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve the equation \(-4(n-2) - 8 = 24\), we will simplify it step by step.
1. Distribute \(-4\) in the expression:
\[
-4(n - 2) = -4n + 8
\]
So the equation becomes:
\[
-4n + 8 - 8 = 24
\]
2. Combine like terms (the \(+8\) and \(-8\)):
\[
-4n = 24
\]
3. Now, divide both sides by \(-4\) to solve for \(n\):
\[
n = \frac{24}{-4} = -6
\]
Therefore, the solution is \(n = -6\).
1. Distribute \(-4\) in the expression:
\[
-4(n - 2) = -4n + 8
\]
So the equation becomes:
\[
-4n + 8 - 8 = 24
\]
2. Combine like terms (the \(+8\) and \(-8\)):
\[
-4n = 24
\]
3. Now, divide both sides by \(-4\) to solve for \(n\):
\[
n = \frac{24}{-4} = -6
\]
Therefore, the solution is \(n = -6\).