Question

How do I solve this algebra problem?
-65 = -4n - 1

Answer 1

n = 16

Explanation:

`-65 = -4n - 1`

Collect like terms and simplify

`-65+1 =-4n\\-64 =-4n`

Divide both sides of the equation by -4

`(-64)/(-4) = (-4n)/(-4) \\\\16=n`

Switch sides

`n = 16`

Answer 2

n= 16

Explanation:

-65 = -4n - 1

Add 1 to each side

-65+1 = -4n - 1+1

-64 = -4n

Divide each side by -6

-64/-4 = -4n/-4

16 = n