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Solve for x:
1/5(5x + 12) = 18

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1/5 (5x + 12) = 18
x + 2.4 = 18
x + 2.4 - 2.4 = 18 - 2.4
x = 15.6

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User Ivan Kluzak
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Answer:

5x+12=18*5

5x=18*5-12

x=(18*5-12)/5

x=78/5

User Chekmare
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