Question if-6-n

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If 6 n = 12 , what is the value of n + 4 ?

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If 6 n = 12 , what is the value of n + 4 ?

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 6 . Dividing both sides of the equation 6 n = 12 by 6 yields n = 2 . Substituting 2 for n in the expression n + 4 yields 2+4, or 6 .