
Robert J. answered 10/27/12
Certified High School AP Calculus and Physics Teacher
Using moving method:
-4/9=3/n
-4/27=1/n
So, n = -27/4 = -6.75

Melody H.
asked 10/27/12-4/9=3/n __/(decimal)
Robert J. answered 10/27/12
Certified High School AP Calculus and Physics Teacher
Using moving method:
-4/9=3/n
-4/27=1/n
So, n = -27/4 = -6.75
Roman C. answered 10/27/12
Masters of Education Graduate with Mathematics Expertise
You may have learned that in a/b = c/d, b and c are called means, while a and d are the extremes.
Use the fact that the product of the means equals the product of the extremes (bc=ad).
In this your case of -4/9 = 3/n, we have:
9*3 = -4n
27 = -4n
-27/4 = n
Thus in decimal, n = -6.75
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Robert J.
Introduction to moving method:
Rule 1: If you move a term from one side of equation to the other side, you change the sign of the term.
Rule 2: If you move a factor from one side of equation to the side, you flip it.
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