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Solve the equation.

{x-3}{5}=12

User Ffflabs
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Answer: 63

Explanation:

I assume you meant (x+3)/5 = 12.

  1. (x-3)/5 = 12 [given]
  2. x-3 = 60 [multiply both sides by 5]
  3. x = 63 [add 3 to both sides]
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