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5 times the sum of a number and 4 is -15

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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

5 times the sum of a number and 4 is -15

Set up equation

5(n + 4) = -15

Divide by 5 to both sides

5 ÷ 5 (n + 4) = -15 ÷ 5

n + 4 = -3

Subtract 4 to both sides

n + 4 -4 = -3 -4

n = -7

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