How do you solve #-5+ 5n = 85#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-12-13T18:47:08

#n=18#

Rearrange the equation so that the #n# term is by itself, by adding #5 # to both sides.

#-5 + 5n +5 = 85 + 5#

Collect terms

#5n = 90#

Divide by the coefficient of #n# on both sides to leave a single #n#. In this case, we divide by #5#.

#(5n)/5 = 90/5#

#n = 18#