What is the first step in solving the equation 3.5n+ 6.4=42.5?

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Nallasivam V
Dec 25, 2016

n=36.1/3.5

Explanation:

Given -

3.5n+6.4=42.5

1st step - Add -6.4 on both sides

3.5n+6.4-6.4=42.5-6.4

3.5ncancel(+6.4)cancel(-6.4)=36.1

3.5n=36.1

2nd step - Divide both sides by 3.5

(3.5n)/3.5=36.1/3.5

(cancel(3.5)n)/cancel3.5=36.1/3.5

n=36.1/3.5

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