SOLUTION: can you please explain how to solve this problem.I'm trying to help my 5th grader understand. thanks=) 8+n if n=12,and 7xn if n=8

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Question 529203: can you please explain how to solve this problem.I'm trying to help my 5th grader understand. thanks=)
8+n if n=12,and 7xn if n=8
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+8+%2B+n+
given:
+n+=+12+
Replace n with 12
+8+%2B+12+=+20+
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+7%2An+
given:
+n+=+8+
Replace n with 8
+7%2A8+=+56+
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