Question

What is the value of n in the equation: 8n+9= -n+5?

Answer 1

n = -1

Explanation:

So first subtract 9 to both sides

8n = -n - 9

Now you want the n on one side and the constant on the other

so add the single n to the n side

9n = -9

Divide 9 to both sides to solve for n

n = -1