How do you solve #\frac { x } { 10} + 3= 10#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-23T23:18:34

#x = 70#

First, subtract #3# from each side of the equation:

#x/10 + 3 - 3 = 10 - 3#

#x/10 + 0 = 7#

#x/10 = 7#

Next, multiply each side of the equation by 10 to isolate and solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#10 * x/10 = 7 * 10#

#cancel(10) x/cancel(10) = 70#

#x = 70#