Question

Problem number 26 of the Rhind Papyrus says: Find a quantity such that when it is added to StartFraction 1 Over 4 EndFraction of itself the result is a 15. The modern day equation that models this problem is x plus StartFraction 1 over 4 EndFraction x equals 15.

Answer 1

Its 12 trust me just did it

Explanation:

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

x + 1/4 x = 15

4/4 x + 1/4 x = 15

5/4 x = 15

x = 15 * 4/5

x = 12