Question

Solve for n. n/-5= 7​

Answer 1

n = -35

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

n/-5 = 7

Step 2: Solve for n

1. Multiply both sides by -5: n = -35

Step 3: Check

Plug in n into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in n: -35/-5 = 7
2. Divide: 7 = 7

Here we see that 7 does indeed equal 7.

∴ n = -35 is a solution to the equation.