SOLUTION: 5n+1/8=1/2

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Question 15752: 5n+1/8=1/2

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n+1/8=1/2
First subtract 1/8 from both sides;
5n+1/8-1/8=1/2-1/8
5n=3/8
Now divide both sides by 5;
5n%2F5=3%2F8/5
When you divide fractions you multiply by the reciprocal;
5n=3%2F8(1%2F5)
n=3%2F40
Hope you understand
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