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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/5n + 2 = 8 show work! two step equation!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/5n + 2 = 8 Subtract 2 From both sides. 1/5n=6 multiply both sides by 5 so you get n= 30

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I multiplied by 5 because in order to have a fraction variable by itsel you need to multiply by recipricol and since you did it to one side you have to do it to the other side. thats why I multiplied 6 by 5 as well

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