SOLUTION: this is an literal equation! (n divided by 5) plus (w divided by 3) = x divided by 15. solve for x.

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Question 109155This question is from textbook New York Math A semesters 1&2
: this is an literal equation!
(n divided by 5) plus (w divided by 3) = x divided by 15.
solve for x.
This question is from textbook New York Math A semesters 1&2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Multiply both sides by 15


Simplify


Distribute


Multiply


Reduce


So our answer is

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