Given a integer depending on whether or not it is positive or negative it is always opposite of what it is. For example the opposite of 7 is -7
Translation means you are shifting the line either up or down.
<em>45 = 6n + 3n
45 = 9 n
dividing 9 on other side
45 / 9 = n
5 = n
or
n = 5 answer..</em>
8:2
Or you could also say these
8 to 2
8/2