Question

Question #52599

Answer 1

`n = 5/2 or 2.5`

Explanation:

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.

Final Answer