$\"\"$

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Let n represent the number.

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The word “equals” can be represented as “=” symbol.

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The word “times” indicates multiplication and the symbol is “ $\"\"$ ”.

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Rewrite the sentence into expression as

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$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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First write the mixed number $\"\"$ into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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Write the mixed number $\"\"$ into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Rewrite the sentence into expression as $\"\"$

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According to multiplication property of equality:

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For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.

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$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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The number is $\"\"$

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