Question

-16n + 2 = -10n - 4

Explanation:

Step1: Add 16n to both sides

$-16n + 2 + 16n = -10n - 4 + 16n$
$2 = 6n - 4$

Step2: Add 4 to both sides

$2 + 4 = 6n - 4 + 4$
$6 = 6n$

Step3: Divide by 6 on both sides

$\frac{6}{6} = \frac{6n}{6}$
$1 = n$

Answer:

$n=1$