algebra week 4 1

Question

Solve the following equation for n:

n/4 - 5/6 = 5/12

Answer 1

n/4 - 5/6 = 5/12

Multiply both sides by 12 to get rid of the fractions:

12·(n/4 - 5/6) = 12·(5/12)

3n - 10 = 5

Now solve for n.