5n−18=−33
(1 point)
Responses
Add 5 to both sides of the equation.
Add 5 to both sides of the equation.
Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation.
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.
Add 18 to both sides of the equation.
Add 18 to both sides of the equation.
Add -33 to both sides of the equation.
1 answer
To solve the equation \( 5n - 18 = -33 \), the first step would be to isolate the term with \( n \).
The best first step is to eliminate the constant term on the left side, which is -18. To do this, you can add 18 to both sides of the equation.
So, the correct response is:
Add 18 to both sides of the equation.
