Question

How do I solve equation
13 - 2n=19

Answer 1

-13 from both sides so: -2n = 6
divide both sides by -2: n = -3

Answer 2

Solution for 13-2n=19 equation:
Simplifying 13 + -2n = 19

Solving 13 + -2n = 19

Solving for variable 'n'. Move all terms containing n to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-13' to each side of the equation. 13 + -13 + -2n = 19 + -13 Combine like terms: 13 + -13 = 0 0 + -2n = 19 + -13 -2n = 19 + -13

Combine like terms: 19 + -13 = 6 -2n = 6

Divide each side by '-2'. n = -3

Simplifying n = -3