Question

Solve for n .
8 - n = -4 n =

Answer 1

`n=-(8)/(3)`

Explanation:

Subtract 8 from both sides:
`8-n-8=-4n-8`:→→
`-n=-4n-8`

Add 4n to both sides:
`-n+4n=-4n-8+4n`:→→
`3n=-8`

Divide both sides by 3 and simplify.

Answer 2

Add n to both sides

8 = -4n + n

Simplify -4n + n to -3n

8 = -3n

Divide both sides by -3

-8/3 = n

Switch sides

n = -8/3