Question

Solve for n: (n+5)/(-16)=(-1)

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

11+5=16

16/-16=-1

Answer 2

n = 11

Explanation:

`(n + 5)/(-16) = -1`

We want to solve for n.

Currently, it is in a fraction.

Let's get rid of the denominator by multiplying both sides by -16.

(n + 5) = (-1)(-16)

(n + 5) = 16

Isolate n further by subtracting 5 from both sides.

n = 16 - 5

n = 11

Let's check our answer by plugging n = 11 back into the original equation.

`(n + 5)/(-16) = -1`

Plug n = 11 in.

`(11 + 5)/(-16) = -1`

Add.

`(16)/(-16) = -1`

Simplify.

-1 = -1

Your answer is correct!

Hope this helps!