Given:
[tex]-2=n+10[/tex]
To solve, we need to get n isolated on one side. To do this, subtract 10 from both sides. This will cancel the +10 on the right side and give us -12 of the left, leaving us with:
[tex]-12=n [/tex] or [tex] n=-12[/tex]
If you want to check your answer, plug in -12 for n.
[tex]-2=-12+10[/tex]
[tex]-2=-2[/tex]
The statement is true, therefore, [tex]n=-12[/tex].
subtract 10 on both sides to isolate the variable (n).
-2 = n + 10
-10 -2 = n + 10 -10
-12 = n + 0
-12 = n
Answer: -12
