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Answer 1 · 2017-03-25T22:16:43

$n = 5/2 or 2.5$

If 8 times n = 20, then we can write this equation:

$8n = 20$

Now, divide both sides by 8.

$(8n)/color(red)8 = 20/color(red)8$

Finally, simplify the answer.

$(cancel8n)/cancel8 = 20/8$

$n=20/8$

$n = (20 div color(orange)4)/(8 div color(orange)4) = 5/2$

Therefore, $n=5/2$ , or $2.5$ if the problem wants the answer in decimal form.

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