What is the value of n if 26-2n equals 8?

Answer 1

To figure this out, you must remember the Order of Operations, and apply them. In this case, we have multiplication (2n) and subtraction (26-2n). Also, whatever you do to one side of the equation must be done to the other side of the equation as well. So, we first want to get rid of the subtraction. Since 26 does not have a minus sign in front of it, it is a positive number. That means we need to subtract 26 from both sides of the equation. This gives us:

26 - 2n - 26 = 8 - 26

-2n = -18

Now since n is multiplied by -2, we divide both sides by -2 to get our final answer:

-2n/-2 = -18/-2

n = 9

Answer 2

To find the value of n, solve the equation by isolating the variable. Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation: 26-8-2n= 8-8, which simplifies to 18-2n= 0. Next, subtract 18 from both sides: 18-18-2n= 0-18. This gives -2n= -18. To solve for n, divide both sides by -2: n= -18/-2 = 9. Therefore, the value of n is 9.