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Question 584955: solution to algebra problem
n/2=n+1
please explain answer steps
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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solution to algebra problem
n/2=n+1
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Multiply by 2 to eliminate fractions
n = 2n + 2
Subtract n
0 = n + 2
Subtract 2
-2 = n
n = -2

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Multiply both sides by 2.

Add -2n to both sides.

Multiply both sides by -1.

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