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The sum of a nunber and 5 divided by -8 is 2

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Answer:

n=-21

Explanation:

n+5/-8=2

1. multiply both sides by -8 giving you n+5=-16 this is called the opposites rule

2. subtract 5 from both sides (again the opposites rule) giving you n=-21

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