SOLUTION: the sum of 1/5 of a number and 3 is equal to 1/2 of the other number. what is the number?

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Question 923381: the sum of 1/5 of a number and 3 is equal to 1/2 of the other number. what is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F5+%2B+3+=+n%2F2 |Multiplying thru by 10 so as all denominators = 1
2n + 30 = 5n
30 = 3n
10 = n