SOLUTION: -3(5n+6)=6 how do I find value of n ?

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Question 613301: -3(5n+6)=6 how do I find value of n ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3%285n%2B6%29=6 Start with the given equation.


-15n-18=6 Distribute.


-15n=6%2B18 Add 18 to both sides.


-15n=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


n=%2824%29%2F%28-15%29 Divide both sides by -15 to isolate n.


n=-8%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=-8%2F5