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Solve fo x: ¼(4x+15)=24​

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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

1/4(4x+15)=24

4(1/4(4x+15))=24(4)

4x+15=96

x+15=24

x=9

User Lourenco
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Answer:

The answer is 20.25.

Explanation:

Multiple 1/4 to 4x and 15. 1x (or x) + 3.75 = 24. Subtract 3.75 from 24, 20.25. This leaves you with x = 20.25. A way to check this would be 1/4(4(20.25) + 15) = 24. 4 x 20.25 is 81, 81 + 15 is 96, 96 x 1/4 = 24.

User Manjit Singh
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