SOLUTION: How to solve two step equations w/ rational numbers Ex: -5n-7=23

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Question 848700: How to solve two step equations w/ rational numbers
Ex: -5n-7=23
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5n-7=23 Start with the given equation.


-5n=23%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


-5n=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2830%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate n.


n=-6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=-6