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Solve each question 23. -7/8 = 2/3 + n

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Answer:

n = -
(37)/(24)

Explanation:

Given

-
(7)/(8) =
(2)/(3) + n

Multiply through by 24 ( the LCM of 8 and 3 ) to clear the fractions

- 21 = 16 + 24n ( subtract 16 from both sides )

- 37 = 24n ( divide both sides by 24 )

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(37)/(24) = n

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