SOLUTION: Five times the sum of a number and 4 is -15

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Question 1047464: Five times the sum of a number and 4 is -15
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(n+4) = -15
5n + 20 = -15
n = -35/5 = -7
AND CHECKING
5(-7+4) = -15
-15 = -15 Checks!