SOLUTION: 2 over n equals 26 over 13, how do you find "n"?

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Question 587381: 2 over n equals 26 over 13, how do you find "n"?
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Cross multiply. That is, multiply the numerator of the LHS fraction times the denominator of the RHS fraction. Set that product equal to the denominator of the LHS fraction times the numerator of the RHS fraction. Then divide by the coefficient on the variable.

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