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X divided by 3 plus 14 equal 10

User Xsveda
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Explanation:

By the question

x/3 + 14 = 10

Taking LCM

(x + 14*3) / 3 = 10

( x + 42 ) / 3 = 10

Now doing cross multiply we get

x + 42 = 3 * 10

x + 42 = 30

x = 30 - 42

Therefore x = - 12

User Markvandencorput
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Answer:

x/3+14=10

x/3=10-14

x/3= -4

x= -3*4

x= -12

User Roger Allen
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