Use a transformation to solve the equation.

Question

n + 11.5 = –29

Question 5 options:

n = –17.5

n = 40.5

n = 17.5

n = –40.5

Answer 1

To isolate the variable n, we can use a transformation by subtracting 11.5 from both sides of the equation:

n + 11.5 - 11.5 = -29 - 11.5

This simplifies to:

n = -40.5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is n = -40.5.