SOLUTION: on page 58 of the textbook. the problem is a=180-(a-2/n) solve for n. this is what i got so far up to point where i am stuck. a=180(1-2/n) distribute a=180-360/n

Question 153241This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
: on page 58 of the textbook. the problem is a=180-(a-2/n) solve for n.
this is what i got so far up to point where i am stuck.
a=180(1-2/n) distribute
a=180-360/n +360/n
360/n=180-a -a
?
am i doing this right so far? Also im not sure of the next step. After i got to this point i didnt know what to do This question is from textbook intermediate algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So the equation is ?

Start with the given equation.

Divide both sides by 180.

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Combine the fractions.

Multiply both sides by "n".

Multiply both sides by 180.

Multiply

Divide both sides by .
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