SOLUTION: When 2 is added to 1 5 of a number n the result is 3.2. Write an equation describing this and find the value of n.

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Question 848440: When 2 is added to
1
5
of a number n the result is 3.2. Write an equation describing this and find the value of n.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
IF...this is what You meant
|Multiplying thru by 5 so as all denominators = 1

10 + n = 16
n = 6
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