SOLUTION: When 2 is added to 1 5 of a number n the result is 3.2. Write an equation describing this and find the value of n.

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Question 848440: When 2 is added to
1
5
of a number n the result is 3.2. Write an equation describing this and find the value of n.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

IF...this is what You meant

 2+%2B%281%2F5%29n+=+3.2+    |Multiplying thru by 5 so as all denominators = 1

 5%2A2+%2B5%281%2F5%29n+=+5%2A3.2+ 

 10 + n = 16

      n = 6