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-n-2=22+2n
To find the opposite of n+2, find the opposite of each term.
-n-2-2n=22
Subtract 2n from both sides.
-3n-2=22
Combine -n and -2n to get -3n.
-3n=22+2
Add 2 to both sides.
-3n=24
Add 22 and 2 to get 24.
n=\frac{24}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
n=-8
Divide 24 by -3 to get -8.