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If a number is increased by 28 and then divided by 5​, the result is 7.

The algebraic equation is
x + 28 divided by 5 =7.
what is x

User MicBig
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x+28 / 5 = 7

Multiply both sides by 5:

x +28 = 35

Subtract 28 from both sides:

x = 7

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