Solve the following equation
14n+21=4n+141
Solve for n
14n + 21 = 4n + 141
Group our variables 14n and 4n
subtract 4n from both sides
14n + 21 - 4n = 4n + 141 - 4n
10n + 21 = 141
14n | |
14 |
= |
21 |
14 |
Group our constants 21 and 141.
subtract 21 from both sides
10n + 21 - 21 = 141 - 21
10n = 120
10n | |
10 |
= |
120 |
10 |
n = 12