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What is the solution to the equation?

6n = 84
A n = 504
B n = 14
C n = 12
D n = 1 / 14

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You do the opposite

84/6=14
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To find what n is equal to, you have to isolate it. But because 6 and n are being multiplied together (that is what is assumed whenever a number and a variable are right next to each other), you have to divide by 6. But dividing only 6n by 6 would make the equation uneven.
So, divide BOTH sides by 6.
6n/6=84/6
n=14

The correct answer is the second choice, B. n=14.
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