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) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F5%2Bw%2F3=x%2F15 Start with the given equation


15%28n%2F5%2Bw%2F3%29=15%28x%2F15%29 Multiply both sides by 15


15%28n%2F5%2Bw%2F3%29=x Simplify


15%28n%2F5%29%2B15%28w%2F3%29=x Distribute


15n%2F5%2B15w%2F3=x Multiply


3n%2B5w=x Reduce


So our answer is x=3n%2B5w