SOLUTION: What is the value for n 3×(n+1/3)=2

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Question 1070200: What is the value for n 3×(n+1/3)=2
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What is the value for n
3%28n+%2B+1%2F3%29+=+2
distribute the 3
3n+%2B+3%2F3+=+2
which is
3n + 1 = 2
3n = 2 - 1
3n = 1
n = 1%2F3
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See if that checks out in the original equation
3%281%2F3+%2B+1%2F3%29+=+2
3%282%2F3%29+=+2
cancel 3
2 = 2