3.5n+64=42.5

Solution for 3.5n+64=42.5 equation:

Simplifying
3.5n + 64 = 42.5

Reorder the terms:
64 + 3.5n = 42.5

Solving
64 + 3.5n = 42.5

Solving for variable 'n'.

Move all terms containing n to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-64' to each side of the equation.
64 + -64 + 3.5n = 42.5 + -64

Combine like terms: 64 + -64 = 0
0 + 3.5n = 42.5 + -64
3.5n = 42.5 + -64

Combine like terms: 42.5 + -64 = -21.5
3.5n = -21.5

Divide each side by '3.5'.
n = -6.142857143

Simplifying
n = -6.142857143