SOLUTION: can someone please tell me the method to solving this linear equation? 3n-1/5 + n/2 = 2 / means over as in 5 over 10 (5 divided by 10)

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Question 241534: can someone please tell me the method to solving this linear equation?
3n-1/5 + n/2 = 2
/ means over as in 5 over 10 (5 divided by 10)

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3n-1/5 + n/2 = 2
30n-2+5n=20 multiply each side by 10 (LCM) to eliminate fractions.
35n=22
n=22/35
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Ed