SOLUTION: X/3 + x+x+5= 40 PLease explain how to solve this, It would be a great hepl Thankyou

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Question 389434: X/3 + x+x+5= 40
PLease explain how to solve this, It would be a great hepl
Thankyou
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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X/3 + x+x+5= 40
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Combine the 2 x terms
x/3 + 2x + 5 = 40
Subtract 5
x/3 + 2x = 35
Multiply by 3
x + 6x = 105
Combine
7x = 105
Divide by 7
x = 15