How do you solve #16= n + 7n#?

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shr
Oct 31, 2016

#n=2#

Explanation:

Imagine n represents the number of apples.

Since #16 = n+7n#, we can simplify this and say that one apple #+# seven apples is now #8# apples.

Therefore,

#16 = 8n#

Dividing both sides by 8, we obtain that #n = 2#.

#:. n = 2#

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