[tex] \frac{1}{3} (n + 15) = -2[/tex]
First, replace the numerator with the parentheses.
[tex] \frac{n+15}{3} =-2[/tex]
Second, multiply both sides by 3.
[tex]n + 15 = -2 * 3[/tex]
Third, multiply 2 × 3 to get 6.
[tex]n + 15 = -6[/tex]
Fourth, take away 15 from each side.
[tex]n = -6 - 15[/tex]
Fifth, simplify -6 - 15 to get -21.
[tex]n = -21[/tex]
Answer: n = -21
