Question

Can anyone walk me through this?

Answer 1

n = - 6

Explanation:

divide both sides by 2

n + 5 = - 1 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

n = - 6

OR

distribute the parenthesis by the 2 outside

2n + 10 = - 2 ( subtract 10 from both sides )

2n = - 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

n = - 6