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What is the value of x in the equation 1/5x - 2/3y = 30, when y = 15?

4
8
80
200

What is the value of x in the equation 1/5x - 2/3y = 30, when y = 15? 4 8 80 200-example-1
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Answer:

x = 200

Explanation:

substitute y = 15 into the equation


(1)/(5) x - (
(2)/(3) × 15) = 30


(1)/(5) x - (2 × 5) = 30


(1)/(5) x - 10 = 30 ( add 10 to both sides )


(1)/(5) x = 40 ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

x = 5 × 40 = 200

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