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Solve 2(n+17)/8 = 3/8. Show your work

User Shantanu
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Answer:

n=-31/2 or -15 1/2

Explanation:

reduce the numbers

2*n+17/4=3/8

n+17/4=3/8

8(n+17) =17

8n+136 =12

8n=12-136

8n=-124

User Harmon
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2(n+17/8 equals 3/8 solution -31/2 =-15.5
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