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Please solve for n and show your work.

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

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(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

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