Question

As a first step, what must be done to both sides of the equation? -5n - -2 = 27? A) divide by 5 B) subtract 2 C) add 2 D) multiply by -5

Answer 1

Hi I would like to point out that two negatives equal a posture so that equation should look like -5n+2=27 so now what tou want to do is subtact 2 from both sides you are not dividing because you want to find the value of n

Answer 2

The answer is A) Divide by Five