Simplify by removing parentheses
Simplify 2(n + 20):
Distribute the 2 to each term in (n+20)
2 * n = (2 * 1)n = 2n
2 * 20 = (2 * 20) = 40
Our Total expanded term is 2n + 40

Our new term is
2n + 40

Answer

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for n

2(n + 20) = 53

Show our new expression:

2n+40=53

Divide each side by 2

2n
2

=

40

2

Group constants

Group our constants 40 and 53.
subtract 40 from both sides

2n + 40 - 40 = 53 - 40

Cancel 40 on the left side:

2n = 13

Divide each side of the equation by 2

2n
2

=

13

2

n = 6.5

Final Answer

n=6.5

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