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What is the value of n in the equation 12n + 8 = 11

 Apr 16, 2014

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What is the value of n in the equation 12n + 8 = 11

Let's subtract 8 from both sides    This gives us

12n = 3

Divide both sides by 12 to solve for n  

We have

n = 3 /12  =   1/4

Check this

12 (1/4) + 8 = 11  ??

3 + 8 =  11   (OK)

 Apr 16, 2014
 #1
avatar+128570 
+5
Best Answer

What is the value of n in the equation 12n + 8 = 11

Let's subtract 8 from both sides    This gives us

12n = 3

Divide both sides by 12 to solve for n  

We have

n = 3 /12  =   1/4

Check this

12 (1/4) + 8 = 11  ??

3 + 8 =  11   (OK)

CPhill Apr 16, 2014

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