How do you solve #16= 4n#?

2 Answers
Mar 8, 2018

Divide both sides by #n#'s multiplier to get your answer, 4

Explanation:

#16=4n#

#16/4=(4n)/4#

#4=n#

Mar 8, 2018

See explanation given.

Explanation:

The objective when solving two-step or one-step equations is to isolate the variable. 16 = 4n is a one-step equation. One operation is required to solve. Since 4n means #4*n# , you can "undo" this by dividing by the coefficient. Just remember: what you do to one side of the equals sign, you must do to the other side of the equals sign.

#16=4n#

#16/4=(4n)/4#

#4=n or n=4#