Determine the first step in solving this equation.

5n−18=−33

(1 point)
Responses

Add -33 to both sides of the equation.

Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Add 18 to both sides of the equation.

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation.

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 5n - 18 = -33 \), the first step should be to eliminate the constant term on the left side. Therefore, the correct first step is:

Add 18 to both sides of the equation.

This will isolate the term with \( n \).