Solve for n using inverse. n + 4.7 = 26

Question

Solve for n using inverse

 

Answer 1

To add an explanation of what Arthur D did in his response:

 

Since you were adding 4.7 to n in the initial equation, and they are asking you to use the inverse operation, you must subtract. What you do to one side, you must do to the other side in order to keep the sides equal. Thus, the subtraction of 4.7 from both sides, isolating the x and giving you the answer stated by Arthur above, 21.3.

Answer 2

n+4.7=26

n+4.7-4.7=26-4.7

n=26.0-4.7

n=21.3