Question

Simplify 5+n+(15-2).

Answer 1

Answer:

n= -17

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying

5 + n + (15 + -2) = 0

Combine like terms: 15 + -2 = 13

5 + n + (13) = 0

5 + n + 13 = 0

Reorder the terms:

5 + 13 + n = 0

Combine like terms: 5 + 13 = 18

18 + n = 0

Solving

18 + n = 0

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '-18' to each side of the equation.

18 + -18 + n = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 18 + -18 = 0

0 + n = 0 + -18

n = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 0 + -18 = -18

n = -18

Simplifying

n = -18