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What is N equal to? I think I know I want to make sure tho :/

What is N equal to? I think I know I want to make sure tho :/-example-1
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Answer:

n = 5/7 or 0.7

Explanation:

The goal is to isolate the variable N. First, you distribute the fractions to their repsective parentheses.

1/2(5n + 8) = 3/4(12 - 6n)

2.5n + 4 = 9 - 4.5n

2.5n + 4.5n = 9 - 4

7n = 5

Divide both sides by 7, and you get n = 5/7 or 0.7

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