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

Answer 1

I can confirm, the answer is 12.

Answer 2

X=12 on edg

Explanation: