Solve the equation type your answer in the box as positive or negative whole number (Examples: 2 -4 6 -8) -6n - 5 = 31

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-6n - 5 = 31\), follow these steps:

1. Add 5 to both sides of the equation:

\[ -6n - 5 + 5 = 31 + 5 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -6n = 36 \]

2. Now, divide both sides by -6:

\[ n = \frac{36}{-6} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ n = -6 \]

So, the solution is:

\(-6\)