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X/15+1/5<2/5 solve for x. Show all work.

User Bikas
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Subtract 1/5 on both sides.

x/15<1/5

To make x on its own, we will then multiply 15 on both sides.

15/1 multiplied by 1/5 is 15/5

15/5 simplifies to 3.

x/15 multiplied by 15 is x.

x < 3
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x=3 is the answer I think
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