What is the value of n in the equation? 5n + 3 (n-4) = 36?

      

What is the value of n in the equation?
5n + 3 (n-4) = 36?

A. 8
B. 6
C. 5
D. 3

  

Answers

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The correct answer is [B]

- Open the brackets
5n + 3n -12 =36
- Collect the like terms together.
5n + 3n = 36 + 12
8n = 48 (divide by 8 both sides)
n =6

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Wilfykil answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 06:24

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