TheUnknownGod
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  • 07-08-2017
  • Mathematics
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The sum of one fifth of a number and three is equal to half of the number. what is the number? A.5. B.10. C.15 D.20

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musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 07-08-2017

1/5x +3 = 1/2x


x/5+3 = x/2

x/5-x/2 +3 =0

2x/10-5x/10 +3 =0

-3x/10 + 3=0

-3x/10 has to equal -3

-3 * x = 30

x=10


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Ilyes39
Ilyes39 Ilyes39
  • 07-08-2017
The statement correct is: B.10.
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