Question

N+5/-3=2

To solve this equation for n the first step is to multiply by −3 on both sides. Why is the first step multiplication and NOT addition? (one sentence response)

Answer 1

Just a tip when doing algebra remember PEMDAS. it helps you with the order of operations. it has helped me so much

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Answer 2

The first step is multiplication because 5/-3 is a fraction and to make the equation more easier to solve for n, multiplying by -3 will get rid of the fraction.

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