SOLUTION: I need help with 382+x divided by 3=227 (382+x is all divided by 3). I know the answer is 299, but can figure out how to show it. The 299 was a guess that turned out right.

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Question 377082: I need help with 382+x divided by 3=227 (382+x is all divided by 3). I know the answer is 299, but can figure out how to show it. The 299 was a guess that turned out right.
Thanks,
Denise
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28382%2Bx%29%2F3+=+227 First multiply both sides by 3.
cross%283%29%28382%2Bx%29%2Fcross%283%29+=+3%28227%29 Evaluate.
382%2Bx+=+681 Subtract 382 from both sides.
382-382%2Bx+=+681-382 Evaluate.
highlight%28x+=+299%29