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1/2 of a number is 15 more than 1/7 of the same number. find the number.
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1/2 of a number is 15 more than 1/7 of the same number. find the number.

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Answer:

42

Explanation:


(1)/(2) x =
(1)/(7)x + 15 Clear the fraction by multiplying all the way through by 14

7x = 2x + 210 Subtract 2s from both sides

5x = 210 Divide both sides by 5

x = 42

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