How do you solve #\frac{n}{5} - 4= - 10#?

1 Answer
Oct 6, 2016

#n=-30#

Explanation:

Multiplying #color(blue)"All"# terms on both sides of the equation by 5 will eliminate the fraction.

#cancel(5)^1xxn/cancel(5)^1-(5xx4)=5xx-10#

#rArrn-20=-50#

add 20 to both sides.

#ncancel(-20)cancel(+20)=-50+20#

#rArrn=-30" is the solution"#