SOLUTION: I'm stuck on how to solve this: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.

Question 901404: I'm stuck on how to solve this: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 MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

of a number is or
when is added to we have and that is equal to
so, your equation will be: ...now solve for

check:
if than
if you add to it you got which was given
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