SOLUTION: n+5=-1, the first part has a denominator of -16

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Question 657025: n+5=-1, the first part has a denominator of -16
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by -16. Add -5 to both sides.

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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(n+5)/-16=-1
n+5=-1*-16
n+5=+16
n=16-5
n=11