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5/6 n=10 what is n in this equation

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n=12
Since 5/6 and n is being multiplied, you have to divide the 5/6 from both sides. When you divide with a fraction, you have to find it’s reciprocal and multiply with it. So the 5/6 turns into 6/5
5/6 * 6/5 = 30/30 which is one.
10 * 6/5 is 60/5
60/5= 12
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