How do I solve 40-5n=-2

Question

How do i solve the problem?

Answer 1

40-5n = -2

Subtract 40 from each side.

40-40-5n = -2-40

-5n = -42

Divde to each side by negitive 5.

-5n/-5 = -42/-5

n = 42/5

Solution n = 42/5.