Question

40 - 5n = -2 need explanation as well

Answer 1

n=8.4

Explanation:

To solve, we need to isolate the variable, n

40 -5n =-2

Subtract 40 from both sides

40-40-5n= -2 -40

-5n= -42

Divide both sides by -5

-5n/-5=-42/-5

n=42/5

n=8.4

Answer 2

Answer: n = 8.4

Explanation:

40 - 5n = -2

First, subtract 40 from each side of the equation

-5n = -42

Then, divide each side by -5

n = 8.4

The -5 and -42 cancel each other out when dividing, so n = 8.4 is positive.