Question

What is the value of n in the equation: 8n + 9 = -n +5

Answer 1

Answer:

n = -4/9

Step-by-step explanation:

8n + 9 = -n +5

Add n to each side

8n+n + 9 = -n+n +5

9n +9 = 5

Subtract 9 from each side

9n+9 - 9 = 5-9

9n /9 = -4/9

Divide each side by 9

n = -4/9