Question

Solve each equation.
10. 5n - 16 - 8n = -10
What the answer to this please

Answer 1

Solution :-

=> 5n - 16 - 8n = -10 .

=> 5n - 8n - 16 = -10.

=> -3 n = 16 - 10.

=> - 3n = 6 .

=> n = 6 / -3 .

=> n = -2 .

Answer 2

n = -2

Explanation:

5n - 16 - 8n = -10

Combine like terms

-3n -16 = -10

Add 16 to each side

-3n-16+16 = -10+16

-3n = 6

Divide by -3

-3n/-3 = 6/-3

n = -2