fundamental question. 17.2=nX25.5
to find n i could either divide 25.5 on both sides to get 17.2/25.5 but would i be wrong if i divided n by sides to get 17.2/n=25.5 then times 1/17.2 on bothsides to get 25.5/17.2 HOW IS THIS WRONG BUT The OTHER WAY IS RIGht?!

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fundamental question. 17.2=nX25.5 
to find n i could either divide 25.5 on both sides to get 17.2/25.5 but would i be wrong if i divided n by sides to get 17.2/n=25.5 then times 1/17.2 on bothsides to get 25.5/17.2 HOW IS THIS WRONG BUT The OTHER WAY IS RIGht?!

anonymous · Answer

17.2=n*25.5 sorry that last equation might have been confusing with the X being times.

anonymous · Answer

In both the cases u get the same value

anonymous · Answer

no u dont...

anonymous · Answer

17.2/25.5= .67

anonymous · Answer

25.5/17.2 = 1.4 something something

anonymous · Answer

1/n = 25.5/17.2 in the later case as per ur question

anonymous · Answer

OOOH damn u smart....

anonymous · Answer

i feel dumb now.. thanks for the education.

anonymous · Answer

to get n it should be 1/1.4 which is 0.714