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-- + 5 = 15 please i need
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X -- + 5 = 15 please i need 3-example-1
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x/3+ 5= 15
30/3+5=15
Do 30/3 first
30/3= 10
10+5=15
15= 15

Answer: A. x=30
User Villapalos
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Answer:

A. x=30

Explanation:

1. first you subtract 5 from both side so you can get rid of it.

x/3 + 5 =15

-5 -5

x/3=15

2. then multiply all terms by 3 to eliminate the fraction's denominator

x/3 ⋅ 3 = 10⋅3

3. lastly you simplify. cancel the 3 from the fraction and solve for x.

x=30

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