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Question 272807: what is 5n+6=-4
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5n + 6 = -4
First, you know you need to solve for n, so you would get n by itself. First step is by subtracting the 6 from the left side to the right side of the equation. That will get 5n by itself first.
5n=-4%2B%28-6%29
Next, you can conclude that two negatives added together equal a negative, shown below:
5n=-10
Now, to get n by itself, divide 5 into itself and the other side of the equation.
5n%2F5=-10%2F5
Next you can conclude that -10 divided by 5 equals -2. (negative divided by a positive will equal negative.)
n=-2