How do I solve this equation:

-5 (n-1) = 7 (n+3)

-5 (n-1) = 7 (n+3)

First, distribute the 5 in the first parentheses.

-5n + 5 = 7 (n+3)

Next, distribute the 7 in the second set of parentheses.

-5n + 5 = 7n + 21

Subtract 7n from both sides.

-5n + 5 - 7n = 21

Subtract 5 from both sides.

-5n - 7n = 21 + 5

Collect like terms.

-12n = 16

Divide both sides by - 12

Answer - 3/4

-3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

The First step is to distribute the 7 in the second part of parentheses.

-5+5-7n=21

-5-7n=21+5

Then collect the terms

-12n=16

Lastly distribute both sides by - 12

And the answer is - 3/4