Question

Write an equation with a variable x and solve it to find these unknown amounts. a. 18 more than double a number is divided by 5 and this equals 12. What is the number?

Answer 1

the equation is 18+2x/5 =12

Explanation:

now

18+2x= 60

or 2x= 60-18

or 2x= 42

or x=21

so the no is 21 (ans)

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Answer 2

x = 21

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Write the equation

(18 + 2x) ÷ 5 = 12

2. Multiply both sides by 5

18 + 2x = 60

3. Subtract 18 from both sides

2x = 42

4. Solve for x by dividing both sides by 2

x = 21