Basic Math Examples

$- 8 n - 4 = - 2 + n - 6 - 8 n$

Step 1

Since $n$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$- 2 + n - 6 - 8 n = - 8 n - 4$

Step 2

Simplify $- 2 + n - 6 - 8 n$ .

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Step 2.1

Subtract $6$ from $- 2$ .

$n - 8 - 8 n = - 8 n - 4$

Step 2.2

Subtract $8 n$ from $n$ .

$- 7 n - 8 = - 8 n - 4$

Step 3

Move all terms containing $n$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $8 n$ to both sides of the equation.

$- 7 n - 8 + 8 n = - 4$

Step 3.2

Add $- 7 n$ and $8 n$ .

$n - 8 = - 4$

Step 4

Move all terms not containing $n$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Add $8$ to both sides of the equation.

$n = - 4 + 8$

Step 4.2

Add $- 4$ and $8$ .

$n = 4$