Two step Equations ... problem : -6n - 5=31 plz explain the answer ....thank u have a great day !

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Two step Equations ... problem :

-6n - 5=31

plz explain the answer ....thank u have a great day !

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Answer:

n = - 6

Explanation:

$-6n-5=31\qquad\text{First step: add 5 to both sides}\\\\-6n-5+5=31+5\\\\-6n=36\qquad\text\qquad\text{Second step: divide both sides by (-6)}\\\\-6n:(-6)=36:(-6)\\\\n=-6$

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