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Fifteen less than eight times a number (n) is twenty seven in equation form

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Answer:

x = -4/5 = -0.800

Step-by-step explanation:

Pull out like factors :

-12 - 15x  =   -3 • (5x + 4)

Solve :  

-3   =  0

Solve  :

5x+4 = 0

5x = -4

x = -4/5 = -0.800

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