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What are the steps and answer for - 5n - 2 = 38
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What are the steps and answer for - 5n - 2 = 38

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You would add two to 38. Then divide both sides by -5 to get N=8
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Answer:

n = -8

Explanation:


- 5n - 2 = 38

Collect like terms and simplify


-5n = 38+2\\\\-5n = 40

Divide both sides of the equation by -5


(-5n)/(-5n) = (40)/(-5)

Simplify


n = -8

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