n + 2n + 3n + 4n = 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 Solve for n in the equation n + 2n + 3n + 4n = 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 Step 1: Group the n terms on the left hand side: (1 + 2 + 3 + 4)n = 10n Step 2: Group the constant terms on the right hand side: 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 20 Step 3: Form modified equation 10n = + 20 Step 4: Divide each side of the equation by 10 10n/10 = 20/10 n = 2