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3/5x+18=24 what is the value of x

User Ulf Aslak
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Step 1: Subtract 18 from both sides.


3/5x+18-18=24-18


3/5x=6

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 5/3.


(5/3)*(3/5x)=(5/3)*(6)


x=10

The answer is:


x=10



User Marcolz
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3/5x+18=24
-18 from each side:
3/5x=6
Multiply each side by 5
3x=30
Divide each side by 3:
x=10

Hope this helps :)
User Pbreach
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