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If 5 times a number increased by 30 is 15, what is the number?

User Gena
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Answer:

x=0.1

Explanation:

Let X be the number

5x*30=15

5x=0.5

x=0.1

User Kelvin Mariano
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Answer:

Number is -3

Explanation:

5x + 30 =15

5x = 15 - 30

5x/5 = -15/5

x = -3

User Techvice
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