Question

How do you solve `x/12 - 15 = 31`?

Answer 1

`x=552`

Explanation:

`x/12-cancel15+cancel15=31+15`
`=>x/12=15+31`
`=>x/12=46`
`=>x/cancel12xxcancel12=46xx12`
`x=552`

Answer 2

`552`

Explanation:

take LCM `x/12 - 180/12=31`
i have multiplied 12 with 15 as the denominator becomes the same.
then multiply 12 with 31 `12*31=372` then add 180 with 372
`372+180= 552`