Question 285702
(x/2) + 27 + x = 90
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Multiply thru by 2 to get rid of the denominator:
x + 54 + 2x = 180
3x = 126
x = 42
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Another way to do it:
Add (x/2)+x to get (3/2)x
Then:
(3/2)x + 27 = 90
(3/2)x = 63
(1/2)x = 21
x = 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.