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What is the answer to 5n+4= -26

User Jameo
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5n+4=-26
Subtract 4 from both sides
5n+4-4=-26-4
5n=-30
divide both sides by 5 (to isolate n)
Final answer: n=-6

User Hlim
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Goal: Try to get the variable by itself!
5n+4=-26
-4= -4
5n=-30
n=-6
User Venkatesh Laguduva
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