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If
(10)/(x) +(2)/(x) =12, what is x?

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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

10/x + 2/x = 12

x(10/x + 2/x) = 12*x

10x/x + 2x/x = 12x

10 + 2 = 12x

12 = 12x

x = 12/12

x = 1

Verify:

10/1 + 2/1 = 12

10 + 2 = 12

User SirVer
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Hi

I guess that the most obvious answer is

x = 1

User Tri Bui
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