Question

-10n + 5 = -31 - 8n solve for n and show your work in rows

Answer 1

Answer:

n=18

Step-by-step explanation:

-10n+5-5=-31-8n

-10n+5-5=-31-8n-5

-10n=-8n-36

-2n=-36

divide both sides by -2

n=18

Answer 2

Answer:

18 = n

Step-by-step explanation:

-10n + 5 = -31 - 8n

+10n               +10n

______________

         5 = -31 + 2n

       +31  +31

___________

      36 = 2n

     ___  ___

       2      2

___________

       18 = n