1+n
____ =4
4
Solve for n.
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
1+ n = 16
subtract 1 from both sides
n = 15
check by putting 15 into the original equation to see if both sides reduce to 4.
____ =4
4
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
1+ n = 16
subtract 1 from both sides
n = 15
check by putting 15 into the original equation to see if both sides reduce to 4.