Question

Solve for n.

–5 − 8n = –7n

n =

Answer 1

Answer:

$- 5 = - 7n + 8n \\ - 5 = n$

answer is no = -5

Answer 2

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 - 8n= -7n

add 7n to both sides

-5 - 8n+7n=0

add - 8n and 7n to get -n

-5 - n=0

add 5 to both sides

-n = 5

multiply both sides with -1

n = -5