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15 decreased by the quotation of a number and 3 is 20

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Answer:

15 - n/3 = 20

n = -15

Step-by-step explanation:

Decreased means subtract

15 -

quotient means divide

15 - n/3

Is means equals

15 - n/3 = 20

To solve subtract 15 from both sides

15-15 - n/3 = 20-15

-n/3 = 5

Multiply each side by -3

-3 * (-n/3) = 5*-3

n = -15

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