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How to solve 1/5x+12=15

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1/5x + 12 = 15

First, subtract 12 from both sides.

1/5x + 12 = 15
- 12 -12 (+12 -12 cancel out)
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1/5x = 3

Then divide 1/5x by 3


Final Answer: x=15
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