Question

what is 2(n+5)=-2 showing work

Answer 1

2(n + 5) = -2

First, our goal to this problem is to get the variable (n) and an unknown number on each side. To start off, we can divide both sides by 2.
$n + 5 = -\frac{2}{2}$

Second, we can go ahead and cancel 2 out, which will replace it with a -1.
$n + 1 = -1$

Third, our next step will to be to subtract 5 from each side.
$n = -1 - 5$

Fourth, our last step is to simplify -1 - 5. This is quite simple. -1 - 5 = -6, so -6 is what the variable (n) equals. 
$n = -6$

Answer: $\fbox {n = -6}$

Answer 2

Simplify:
2n+10=-2

Subtract 10 from both sides
2n+10-10=-2-10
2n=-12

Divide both sides by 2
2n/2=-12/2

n=-6