Question

How do you solve `-2n + 22= 6`?

Answer 1

`n=8`

Explanation:

`-2n+22=6` (subtract 22 from both sides)

`-2n = -16` (divide by -2 on both sides)

`n = 8`

Now check the answer by plugging in 8 as n in the original equation:

`-2(8) + 22 = 6`
`-16+22 = 6`
`6=6`