SOLUTION: Solve for n. 18.5 * (10-n)/n=18.5 I know n is 5 but I'm not sure how

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Question 60909: Solve for n.
18.5 * (10-n)/n=18.5

I know n is 5 but I'm not sure how
Answer by joyofmath(189) About Me  (Show Source):
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18.5+%2A+%2810-n%29%2Fn=18.5
Divide both sides of the equation by 18.5.
Then, %2810-n%29%2Fn+=+1
Multiply both sides by n.
Then, 10+-+n+=+n+
Add n to both sides.
Then, 10+=+2n and n+=+5