Question

What are the steps and answer for - 5n - 2 = 38

Answer 1

You would add two to 38. Then divide both sides by -5 to get N=8

Answer 2

n = -8

Explanation:

`- 5n - 2 = 38`

Collect like terms and simplify

`-5n = 38+2\\\\-5n = 40`

Divide both sides of the equation by -5

`(-5n)/(-5n) = (40)/(-5)`

Simplify

`n = -8`