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As a first step, what must be done to both sides of the equation? -5n - -2 = 27? A) divide by 5 B) subtract 2 C) add 2 D) multiply by -5
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As a first step, what must be done to both sides of the equation? -5n - -2 = 27? A) divide by 5 B) subtract 2 C) add 2 D) multiply by -5

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Hi I would like to point out that two negatives equal a posture so that equation should look like -5n+2=27 so now what tou want to do is subtact 2 from both sides you are not dividing because you want to find the value of n
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The answer is A) Divide by Five
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