What is N in - 2n+2 (3n+14) = -20

To solve for n you need to get it by itself

First you want to distribute your 2 through the (3n+14)

-2n+6n+28=-20 (2*3n+2*14 = 6n+28)

Now you want to combine any like terms if possible

4n+28=-20 (-2n+6n=4n, both like terms)

Then you want to subtract - 28 from both sides

4n=-48 (28-28=0, - 20-28=-48)

Lastly you want to divide both sides by 4

n=-12 (4n/4=n, - 48/4 = - 12)