SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Be sure to show your work. All final answers must be in simplest form n-1/6=8

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Question 376733: Solve the equation. Be sure to show your work. All final answers must be in simplest form
n-1/6=8
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n+=+8+%2B+1%2F6,
n+=+48%2F6+%2B+1%2F6,
n+=+49%2F6.
Hmm. On 2nd thought your equation could be %28n-1%29%2F6+=+8, in which case
n - 1 = 48 after cross-multiplication, and n = 49 after transposition.