How do you do - 6 (n-6) + 7 (n-4) = 16

n=8

Step-by-step explanation:

sorry dont have time to explain but heres the answer

n = 8

Why?

Firstly, distribute the numbers into the brackets. Make sure to distribute the negative and positive signs as well.

-> - 6n + 36 + 7n - 28 = 16

Now, place all the n terms on one side of the equals sign and the numbers on the other. I'll be putting the n terms on the left for simplicity. Make sure to switch the signs when transporting a number to the other side of the equals sign.

-> - 6n + 7n = 16 - 36 + 28

Simplify both sides to one term each.

-> n = 8

Therefore, n = 8.

Check:

Plug it into our equation to check.

16 = - 6 (8 - 6) + 7 (8 - 4)

16 = - 48 + 36 + 56 - 28

16 = 16

This means I am correct. n = 8.