Question

How do you solve `5n - 6= 39`?

Answer 1

`n= 9`

Explanation:

First, you have to zero out the `-6` by adding `6`, but you also have to add `6` to `39`, leaving you with

`5n=45`

Then you divide `5n` by `5` to isolate `n` and then you divide `45` by `5`, and you get

`n=9`