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What is the value of x in the equation x – y = 30, when y = 15

User Ailene
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x - y = 30

Plug in y = 15

x - 15 = 30

Add 15 to both sides

x = 30 + 15

x = 45

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User Nefariis
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y = 15
x - y = 30

We replace y with the given value:

x - 15 = 30
x = 30 + 15
x = 45
User Rahul Tank
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