HELP! The sum of a number n and 4 is 10. What is the value of the sum of n and -1 ?
Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the statement:
The sum of a number n and 4 is 10.
Determine the value of the sum of n and -1
Solution:
Solve first for n, by equating the given condition in a representation.
n + 4 = 10
To solve for n, we simply need to transpose 4 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
n = 10 - 4
n = 6
Substitute the value of n to the equation n + (- 1)
= 6 + (-1)
= 6 - 1
= 5
Final answer:
The value of the sum of n and -1 is 5