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5n-40=-31+8n
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by n-8.
5n-40-8n=-31
Subtract 8n from both sides.
-3n-40=-31
Combine 5n and -8n to get -3n.
-3n=-31+40
Add 40 to both sides.
-3n=9
Add -31 and 40 to get 9.
n=\frac{9}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
n=-3
Divide 9 by -3 to get -3.