Question

Solve the following equation for n. m + 5n = p
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Answer 1

m + 5n = p
subtract m to both sides
m + 5n - m = p - m
simplify
5n = p - m
divide both sides by 5
5n/5 = (p - m)/5
simplify
n = (p - m)/5
n = p/5 - m/5

Answer 2

m+5n=p
-m     -m
5n=p-m
/5     /5
n=(p-m)/5
n=-mp over 5