Question 15752
5n+1/8=1/2
First subtract 1/8 from both sides;
5n+1/8-1/8=1/2-1/8
5n=3/8
Now divide both sides by 5;
{{{5n/5}}}={{{3/8}}}/5
When you divide fractions you multiply by the reciprocal;
5n={{{3/8}}}({{{1/5}}})
n={{{3/40}}}
Hope you understand
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