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3/5 of a number is 21. Find the number.
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3/5
of a number is 21.
Find the number.

User Lucas Oman
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Answer:

Explanation:

3/5x = 21

3x = 105

x = 35

User Ecko
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Answer:

x = 35

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert word to math

3/5x = 21

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Multiply both sides by 5: 3x = 105
  2. Divide both sides by 3: x = 35
User Manish Mehra
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