Basic Math Examples

$\frac{n - 2}{7} = 2$

Step 1

Multiply both sides of the equation by $7$ .

$7 \frac{n - 2}{7} = 7 \cdot 2$

Step 2

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.1.1

Cancel the common factor of $7$ .

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Step 2.1.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$7 \frac{n - 2}{7} = 7 \cdot 2$

Step 2.1.1.2

Rewrite the expression.

$n - 2 = 7 \cdot 2$

Step 2.2

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.2.1

Multiply $7$ by $2$ .

$n - 2 = 14$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $n$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $2$ to both sides of the equation.

$n = 14 + 2$

Step 3.2

Add $14$ and $2$ .

$n = 16$