Please solve for n and show your work. (1)/(3)(n+15)=-2

Question

Please solve for n and show your work.

`(1)/(3)`(n+15)=-2

Answer 1

`(1)/(3) (n + 15) = -2`

First, replace the numerator with the parentheses.

`(n+15)/(3) =-2`
Second, multiply both sides by 3.

`n + 15 = -2 * 3`
Third, multiply 2 × 3 to get 6.

`n + 15 = -6`
Fourth, take away 15 from each side.

`n = -6 - 15`
Fifth, simplify -6 - 15 to get -21.

`n = -21`

Answer: n = -21