Question

How do you solve `15=-n/8`?

Answer 1

`n = -120`

Explanation:

Multiply each side by `-8` to eliminate the fraction, solve for `n` and keep the equation balanced:

`-8 xx 15 = -n/8 xx -8`

`-120 = cancel(-)n/cancel(8) xx cancel(-8)`

`n = -120`