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What is the answer for 5/35 = n/56?

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5/35 = n/56

Cross multiply

5x56 = 35xn

280=35n

280/35 = 35n/35

8 = n

n = 8
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Answer:


n = 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define


(5)/(35) = (n)/(56)

Step 2: Solve for n

  1. Simplify:
    (1)/(7) = (n)/(56)
  2. Cross-multiply:
    56 = 7n
  3. Isolate n:
    8 = n
  4. Rewrite:
    n = 8
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