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Solve 15 = 1/3x

x= what

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Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

you need to divide 15 by 1/3, 1/3 is a fraction so you technically multiply 15 by 3 which gives you the answer of 45

User Cetin Sert
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x=45 because in order to isolate x in 15=1/3x you have to multiple both sides by 3 to get rid of the fraction. Therefore 15*3=45.
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