How do you solve x/12 - 15 = 31x12−15=31?

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P dilip_k
Mar 10, 2016

x=552x=552

Explanation:

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

Abdul Sammad
Mar 10, 2016

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

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