-2/3n=12 What is the value n? Use inverse.
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
-⅔n = 12
Determine the value of n.
Solution:
In order to determine the value of n, we simply need to multiply both sides of the equation with -3/2. This will cancel out -⅔n leaving behind n.
-⅔n = 12
(-3/2)(-⅔n) = (12)(-3/2)
n = -36/2
n = -18
Final answer:
n = -18