Question

Solve for n. -6n = -5 - 5n n=

Answer 1

1. Simplify both sides

−6n=−5−5n

−6n=−5+−5n

−6n=−5n−5

2. Add 5n to both sides

−6n+5n=−5n−5+5n

−n=−5

3. Divide both sides by -1.

−n /−1 = −5 /−1

n=5

So the variable n, is equal to 5