SOLUTION: Hello, I'm reviewing for a final and need some help checking this problem: Solve each equation: n/3 - 2n/5 = -1 thanks!

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Question 195032: Hello, I'm reviewing for a final and need some help checking this problem:
Solve each equation:
n/3 - 2n/5 = -1
thanks!
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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n/3 - 2n/5 = -1
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multiply all terms by LCD =15
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5n - 6n =-15
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-1n = -15
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n = 15,,,,,Answer
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checking
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15/3 -2*15 / 5 =-1
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5 - 6 =-1 =-1 ,,,,,,ok