Value of n? -6.5(n-5)=18.2

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the equation:

-6.5(n - 4) = 18.2

Find the value of n.

Solution:

In order to find the value on, we distribute first -6.5 to each value inside the parenthesis.

-6.5(n - 4) = 18.2

-6.5n + 26 = 18.2

Transpose 26 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

-6.5n = 18.2 - 26

-6.5n = -7.8

Divide both sides of the equation by -6.5 in order to determine the value of n.

-6.5n/-6.5 = -7.8/-6.5

n = 1.2

Final answer:

n = 1.2