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what am i doing wrong? 2n - 3(4n + 5) = -6(n - 3) - 1  TOPIC_SOLVED

okay, i am an eighth grader taking algebra 1 and so far its been a breeze. but now we're solving equations with variables on both ends and i am sorta lost. i say sorta because i get it and understand what to do (combine like terms, opposite operations, ...the works...) but then i get to solving the ...
by infinite_product
on Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:22 pm
 
Forum: Beginning Algebra
Topic: what am i doing wrong? 2n - 3(4n + 5) = -6(n - 3) - 1
Replies: 2
Views: 847

Re: what am i doing wrong? 2n - 3(4n + 5) = -6(n - 3) - 1  TOPIC_SOLVED

hmm... i think i was thinking negative three.......... :lol: thanks.....
by infinite_product
on Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:10 am
 
Forum: Beginning Algebra
Topic: what am i doing wrong? 2n - 3(4n + 5) = -6(n - 3) - 1
Replies: 2
Views: 847

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