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02-10-2016
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three-fourths of a number is five-eighths. find the number

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NobleAlexander NobleAlexander

03-10-2016

What the statement above is saying is the following:
(3/4)n = 5/8

Solve for n.

3n/4 = 5/8

Is another way to write the above statement.

Multiply 4 on both sides.

3n = (5*4)/8
3n = 20/8

Divide 3 on both sides to solve for n.

n = (20/8)/3
n = (20/8*3)
n = 20/24

Simplify!

n = 5/6

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