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Solve for x. X X+5 8 12 x = [?] X Enter the number that belongs in the green box.
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Solve for x.

X
X+5
8
12
x = [?]
X
Enter the number that belongs in
the green box.

Solve for x. X X+5 8 12 x = [?] X Enter the number that belongs in the green box.-example-1
User Nathanjw
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x / x + 5 = 8 / 12
x / x + 5 = 2 / 3
3x = 2(x + 5)
3x = 2x + 10
x = 10

Check:
x / x + 5
10 / 10 + 5
10 / 15
2 / 3 :)
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