Question

How do you solve `n/(n+1)=3/5`?

Answer 1

Isolate n.

Explanation:

Firstly we can multiply both sides by `n+1`, doing this, we get: `n/(n+1) * n+1 = 3/5 * (n+1) = n`
Now we can multiply both sides by `5`, `n*5 = 3/5*(n+1)*5 -> 5n = 3n + 3`, solving for `n` we get `2n = 3, n = 3/2`

Answer 2

n = `3/2`

Explanation:

First, you have to understand cross multiplying.
5 would cross with n to make 5n
3 would cross with n + 1 to make 3n + 3

The equation would look like 5n = `3n+3`
Bring 3n over to 5n and subtract from both sides.
3n - 3n would cancel out while 5n - 3n would give 2n.

The equation would look like: 2n = 3
Divide 3`divide`2. (Do not be afraid of fractions)

`n=3/2`