annalisestow182
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  • 02-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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Find the value of x in each of the following
a) x/3-2 = 6
b) x/5+ 1 = 5

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musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 02-06-2020

A)

X/3 -2 = 6

Add 2 to both sides:

X/3 = 8

Multiply both sides by 3:

X = 24

B)

X/5 +1 = 5

Subtract 1 from both sides:

X/5 = 4

Multiply both sides by 5:

X = 20

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PollyP52 PollyP52
  • 02-06-2020

Answer:

a) 24.

b) 20.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) x/3 - 2 = 6

x/3 = 6 + 2 = 8

x = 3*8

x = 24.

b).  x/5 + 1 = 5

x/5 = 5 - 1 = 4

x = 5*4

x = 20.

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