N + 1 = N * 5 - 15
is the same as
N + 1 = 5N - 15
Add 15 to both sides.
N + 1 + 15 = 5N - 15 + 15
The -15/+15 on the right cancel out. 1 + 15 simplifies to 16.
N + 16 = 5N
Subtract N from both sides.
16 = 5N - N
5N - N simplifies to 4N.
16 = 4N
Divide both sides by 4.
16/4 = 4N/4
The 4s on the right cancel out. 16/4 = 4.
4 = N
So, N = 4.
N + 1 = N * 5 - 15
is the same as
N + 1 = 5N - 15
Add 15 to both sides.
N + 1 + 15 = 5N - 15 + 15
The -15/+15 on the right cancel out. 1 + 15 simplifies to 16.
N + 16 = 5N
Subtract N from both sides.
16 = 5N - N
5N - N simplifies to 4N.
16 = 4N
Divide both sides by 4.
16/4 = 4N/4
The 4s on the right cancel out. 16/4 = 4.
4 = N
So, N = 4.