Question

5=7+n
Ms. Sue
Subtract 7 from both sides.
Pride
Well since we are adding we need to subtract to find n. Reason being, if we had 6+7=14 we could take it and say 14-6=7 or 14-7=6. Get it? So 5-7 is a negative number. 7-5 is 2 so it is -2. n=(-2), Hope that helps!!!!
Anonymous
Thank you so much Ms. Sue and Pride! :)
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.