Solve 3N/8-2/4=N-4/2

$$\frac { 3 N } { 8 } - \frac { 2 } { 4 } = \frac { N - 4 } { 2 }$$

Solve for N

$$N=12$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8, the least common multiple of 8,4,2.

$$3N-2\times 2=4\left(N-4\right)$$

Multiply -2 and 2 to get -4.

$$3N-4=4\left(N-4\right)$$

Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by N-4.

$$3N-4=4N-16$$

Subtract 4N from both sides.

$$3N-4-4N=-16$$

Combine 3N and -4N to get -N.

$$-N-4=-16$$

Add 4 to both sides.

$$-N=-16+4$$

Add -16 and 4 to get -12.

$$-N=-12$$

Multiply both sides by -1.

$$N=12$$