5 - =4 1/2 2n

Question

How do I figure 5 over 2n = 41/2?

Answer 1

Given that your statement is

5/2n = 41/2,

cross-multiplying will modify your equation as such:

5(2) = 41(2n)

this simplifies to

10 = 82n

which means

n = 10/82