n/5 = 6/7 we have to cross multiply to solve each proportion of solve for n

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the equation:

n/5 = 6/7

Solve for n.

Solution:

In order to solve for n, we multiply both sides by 5, in this case n/5 will be cancelled.

n/5 = 6/7

(5) n/5 = (5) 6/7

n = 30/7

n = 4.29

Final answer:

n = 30/7 or 4.29