Question

What is the value of n in the equation 12n + 8 = 11? Please submit your answer as a reduced fraction.

Answer 1

In other words, solve this equation for n.
Subtract 8 from both sides, to isolate 12n on the left side.
Simplify the right side.
Write the equation as 12n = (right side).
Solve for n by dividing this equation by 12.

Answer 2

wait so like this

Answer 3

12n+8=11
-8 -8

Answer 4

@mathmale

Answer 5

You're on the right track, but need to finish the work you've started. Hint: 8-8=0.

Finish this, please:

12n+8=11
-8 -8
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Answer 6

8-8=0
11-8=3

Answer 7

@mathmale

Answer 8

ok so its 12x-9+8=11

Answer 9

sorry 12+-9+8=11

Answer 10

12n+8=11
-8 -8
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12n = 3 (not 12x-9+8=11)

if 12n = 3, solve for n.

Answer 11

oh ok so whtas the next step @mathmale

Answer 12

Please don't be afraid to take risks. I'd like for YOU to make the next move.
As before, 12n = 3. Solve this for n. How have you done this in the past?

Answer 13

n=4

Answer 14

Take 12n = 3 and divide both sides by 12.


Note: if n=4, then 12(4) would not equal 3. So n=4 could not be the correct answer.

Divide both sides of 12n=3 by 12.

Answer 15

3/12=0.25

Answer 16

That's better. There's one other way in which to write your answer: 1/4.

So: n=1/4.

Answer 17

Please review what we've done here, so that you'll know better what to do next time.

Answer 18

thanks! @mathmale

Answer 19

You're welcome!! Thanks for the medal.