Question

3n+2=-2n-8

Is there any short cuts or clues to make this easier?

Answer 1

`3n+2=-2n-8\\\\3n+2n=-8-2\\\\5n=-10\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ |:5\\\\n=-2`

Answer 2

Simply start of by adding 2n to both sides. This should leave you with 5n+2=-8
Then subtract 2 from both sides. This should leave you with 5n=-10.
Divide each side by 5, and your answer should be n=-2