SOLUTION: I'm a little stuck on a problem. Can someone help me solve 2/7n+n=5/9?

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Question 24088: I'm a little stuck on a problem. Can someone help me solve 2/7n+n=5/9?
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282%2F7%29n%2Bn=%285%2F9%29
%282%2F7%29n%2B%287%2F7%29n=%285%2F9%29
%289%2F7%29n+=+%285%2F9%29

now multiply both sides by 7, giving 9n+=+%2835%2F9%29

now divide both sides by 9, giving n+=+%2835%2F81%29

jon.