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.. What is the solution to the equation? x = 10 x = 12 x = 15 x = 30 What is the fee Michael charges each new subscriber?

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

For the given situation , a quantity x is added to
`(1)/(4) x` gives 15.

We can set up equation as

`x+(1)/(4)x=15`

Multiply each term by 4 on both sides to get rid the denominator.

It gives,

4 x+x=60

Now, combine like terms

5 x=60

Divide both sides by 5

x=12.