45 + 35n = 45 + 40n what is n?
subtract both sides from 45 45+35n-45=45+40n-4535n=40nn=0
Subtract 45 on both sides35n = 40nDivide n on both sides35 = 40This is obviously false, which means that this equation has no solution.But wait! n = 0 is a solution.35(0) = 40(0)0 = 0