Question

How do you solve `(8n)/8=8/3`?

Answer 1

`n = 8/3`

Explanation:

Solve by cross multiplication: `a/b = c/d` = `ad = bc`

`(8n)/8 = 8/3`

Cross multiply.

`8n(3) = 8(8)`

`24n = 64`

Isolate the variable.

`n = 64/24 = 8/3`