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Question

$$\frac { n + 5 } { - 16 } = - 1$$

Solve for n

$n=11$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides by $-16$.

$$n+5=-\left(-16\right)$$

Multiply $-1$ and $-16$ to get $16$.

$$n+5=16$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$n=16-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $16$ to get $11$.

$$n=11$$