SOLUTION: How to solve the following equation: n/3-4=1

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Question 215057: How to solve the following equation:
n/3-4=1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F3-4=1 Start with the given equation.


3%28n%2Fcross%283%29-4%29=3%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear out the fraction.


n-12=3 Distribute and multiply.


n=3%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


n=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is n=15