Question

How do you solve `-4=5n+6`?

Answer 1

n = - 2

Explanation:

first let me reverse the equation , so that the 'unknown' is on the left side.

hence 5n + 6 = - 4

now subtract 6 from both sides

5n + 6 - 6 = - 4 - 6

so 5n = -10

now divide both sides by 5

`( cancel(5)n)/cancel(5) = -10/5`

hence n = -2