Pre-Algebra Examples

$(n - 1^{2}) = - 4$

Step 1

Simplify each term.

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Step 1.1

One to any power is one.

$n - 1 \cdot 1 = - 4$

Step 1.2

Multiply $- 1$ by $1$ .

$n - 1 = - 4$

Step 2

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

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Step 2.1

Add $1$ to both sides of the equation.

$n = - 4 + 1$

Step 2.2

Add $- 4$ and $1$ .

$n = - 3$