<PRE><B>Question 389434</B>
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
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