Question

Solve for n.
–6(–n + 19) = –(–12 + 12n)
n=

Answer 1

Start by expanding both sides:

-6(−n + 19) = 6n − 114
−(−12 + 12n) = 12 − 12n

So
6n − 114 = 12 − 12n
Add 12n to both sides: 18n − 114 = 12
Add 114: 18n = 126
Divide by 18: n = 7

n = 7