Question 848700
{{{-5n-7=23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5n=23+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



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



{{{n=(30)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{n}}}.



{{{n=-6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{n=-6}}}