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7+8=x/3
how do i solve this

User Surely
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Answer:


x=45

Explanation:


7+8=(x)/(3)

Combine the 7 and 8:


15=(x)/(3)

Multiply both sides by 3:


45=x\\x=45

User Wason
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Because this is addition, you must reverse the process by (maybe) doing x/3 and 8/1 or 7/1. Cross multiply the numerators and denominators.

User Naveed Ahmad
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