Answer
n=3
Work Step by Step
Original equation
$\frac{n+1}{8}$-$\frac{2-n}{3}$=$\frac{5}{6}$
Multiply through by 24
3(n+1)-8(2-n)=20
Distribute
3n+3-16+8n=20
Combine like terms
11n-13=20
Add 13 to both sides
11n=33
Divide both sides by 11
n=3
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 56: 58
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