38=n40
Rewrite the equation as n40=38.
n40=38
Multiply both sides of the equation by 40.
40⋅n40=40⋅38
Cancel the common factor of 40.
Cancel the common factor.
40⋅n40=40⋅38
Rewrite the expression.
n=40⋅38
n=40⋅38
Simplify 40⋅38.
Cancel the common factor of 8.
Factor 8 out of 40.
n=8(5)⋅38
Cancel the common factor.
n=8⋅5⋅38
Rewrite the expression.
n=5⋅3
n=5⋅3
Multiply 5 by 3.
n=15
n=15
n=15
Solve for n 3/8=n/40