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What is the value of x in the equation 1 / 5 x - 2 / 3 y equals 30, when y equals 15​

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Answer: x=200

Step-by-step explanation: 1/5x-2/3y=30

1. Substitute y for 15: 1/5x-2/3(15)=30

2. Multiply 2/3 by 15 which is 10

3. Add 10 to 30 because of the negative sign before the -2/3

4. 1/5x=40

5. Multiply both sides by 5 to get 1x=200

6. x=200

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