Question

How do I solve this algebra problem? -65 = -4n - 1

Answer 1

Answer:

n = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

$-65 = -4n - 1$

Collect like terms and simplify

$-65+1 =-4n\\-64 =-4n$

Divide both sides of the equation by -4

$\frac{-64}{-4} = \frac{-4n}{-4} \\\\16=n$

Switch sides

$n = 16$

Answer 2

Answer:

n= 16

Step-by-step explanation:

-65 = -4n - 1

Add 1 to each side

-65+1 = -4n - 1+1

-64 = -4n

Divide each side by -6

-64/-4 = -4n/-4

16 = n