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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-24

What is the solution to the equation?

\[\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{1}{3}(2x - 15) = 3 \frac{1}{2}\]

\[X = \, ?\]

(Answer has a whole number, denominator, and numerator)

Please explain the answer.

Asked by Scolder2000

Answer (2)

3 1 ​ x + 3 1 ​ ( 2 x − 15 ) = 3 2 1 ​ 3 1 ​ x + 3 1 ​ ( 2 x − 15 ) = 2 7 ​ ∣ M u lt i pl y b y 6 2 x + 2 ( 2 x − 15 ) = 21 2 x + 4 x − 30 = 21 6 x − 30 = 21 ∣ A dd 30 6 x = 51 ∣ D i v i d e b y 6 x = 6 51 ​ = 8 2 1 ​ ​

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

The solution to the equation is x = 6 51 ​ , which can also be expressed as the mixed number 8 2 1 ​ .
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Answered by luana | 2024-10-02

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