Question

What is the second step to solving 49n+986=-43 and why?

Answer 1

The second step is subtracting 986 from both sides

Explanation:

The reason is because you want to isolate the variable. You can't solve it if there are numbers along with the variable in an equation.

Answer 2

I will let you decide what counts as a second step, I'm going to write out all the steps.

starting from original equation

49n+986=-43

49n=-1029

n=-21

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