To solve this equation, first subtract 1 from each side. This is to get the variable, n, alone on the left side of the equation.
-n=-5/12
The final step to this is to divide each side by -1. This will get rid of the - on the left side of the equation.
n=5/12
To check your work, plug 5/12 in for n.
1-5/12=7/12
7/12=7/12
