How do you solve $n/12=12$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-03T22:30:19

$n = 144$

Multiple each side of the equation by $12$ to eliminate the fraction and keep the equation balanced:

$12(n/12) = 12 * 12$

$(12/12)n = 144$

$1n = 144$

$n = 144$

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