Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 179: 35

Answer

n = 20

Work Step by Step

0.5(2n - 3) - 0.1 = 0.4(6 + 2n) Distribute: n - 1.5 - 0.1 = 2.4 + 0.8n Combine like terms; n - 1.6 = 2.4 + 0.8n Subtract 0.8n from both sides: 0.2n - 1.6 = 2.4 Add 1.6 to both sides: 0.2n = 4 Divide both sides by 0.2: n = 20
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