-17n = -697

To solve for n, we need to isolate n on one side of the equation.

We can start by multiplying both sides of the equation by (-1) to remove the negative sign on the left side:

(-1)(-17n) = (-1)(-697)

17n = 697

Finally, we can divide both sides of the equation by 17 to solve for n:

17n/17 = 697/17

n = 41

Therefore, n = 41