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#11) Solve for x
46
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#11) Solve for x 46 16 20-example-1

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Answer: x= 46 ^_^ hope this helps

I'm pretty sure at least

User Anders Elton
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The value of x is 37.5

Creating a proportional expression thus;

46 = (20 + x)

46 - 16 = x

Now we have ;

46 = (20 + x)

30 = x

cross multiply

46x = 30(20 + x)

46x = 600 + 30x

46x - 30x = 600

16x = 600

x = 37.5

Therefore, the value of x is 37.5

User PeerBr
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