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Two plus the quotient of a number and 8 is the same as 16. Answer it as a equation

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Answer:

2 + n / 8 = 16

Explanation:

Multiply through by 8

2*8 + n = 16*8 Combine factors

16 + n = 128 Subtract 16 from both sides

16 - 16 + n = 128 - 16 Combine terms

n = 12

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