Question

How do you solve `5n + 4 - 8n = - 5`?

Answer 1

`n= 3`

Explanation:

`5n+4 - 8n= -5`

`5n - 8n= -5 - 4`

`- 3n= -5 - 4`

`- 3n= -9`

`n= (-9) / (-3)`

`n= 3`