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7/8 +n/4 = 3/8. What is N

User Lolol
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Answer:

Explanation:

7/8 +n/4 = 3/8

Multiply each term by 8

(8)7/8 +n/4(8) = 3/8(8)

7 + 2n = 3

2n = 3 - 7

2n = - 4

n = -4/2

n = -2

User ABD
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Answer:

n=-2

Explanation:

7/8+n/4=3/8

n/4=3/8-7/8

n/4=-4/8

-4/8=-1/2

n/4=-1/2

cross product

4*-1=2*n

-4=2n

n=-4/2

n=-2

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