SOLUTION: Emma asks Leo to find her age. She says if she adds 7 to her age and divides by 3, the answer is 15. What is Emma’s age?

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Question 1046394: Emma asks Leo to find her age.
She says if she adds 7 to her age and divides by 3, the answer is 15.
What is Emma’s age?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Emma's age
+%28+x+%2B+7+%29+%2F+3+=+15+
+x+%2B+7+=+45+
+x+=+38+
She is 38