SOLUTION: (x/3+5) is five times (x/5-4). Find the value of x.
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: (x/3+5) is five times (x/5-4). Find the value of x.
This question is from textbook Longman mathematics for IGCSE
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume the problems is:
= . Find the value of x.
;
=
Cancel 5
= x - 20
Multiply by 3 to get rid of the denominator
x + 3(5) = 3(x - 20)
:
x + 15 = 3x - 60
:
15 + 60 = 3x - x
:
75 = 2x
:
x =
x = 37.5
;
:
You can check solution in the original equation
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