Question

49 = -5n – 2n
I think I know the answer but just wanna be sure?

Answer 1

n = -7

Explanation:

49 = -5n - 2n

combine like terms

-5 - 2 = -7

49 = -7n

divide both sides by -7

49/-7 = -7n/-7

49/-7 = n

49/-7 = -7

-7 = n