Question

What are the steps and answer for - 5n - 2 = 38

Answer 1

You would add two to 38. Then divide both sides by -5 to get N=8

Answer 2

Answer:

n = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

$- 5n - 2 = 38$

Collect like terms and simplify

$-5n = 38+2\\\\-5n = 40$

Divide both sides of the equation by -5

$\frac{-5n}{-5n} = \frac{40}{-5}$

Simplify

$n = -8$