8x+15=7

In the statement the phrase the sum of can tell you that it is going to be an addition problem. So 8x ( eight times a number) would be added to the 15, 8x+15. Since its an addition problem the part where it says ' ... is seven', you know that it will all equal 7. So the answer would be 8x+15=7.

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a fruit basket contains oranges and grapefruits. one-third of the oranges and one-fourth of the grapefruits were spoiled. you th

Juli2301 [7.4K]

1/3 oranges were spoiled.....u threw away 4 oranges...
1/3 of what = 4....
1/3x = 4
x = 4 * 3
x = 12 oranges

1/4 grapefruits were spoiled....u threw away 7
1/4 of what = 7
1/4x = 7
x = 7 * 4
x = 28

so ur fruit basket contained 12 oranges and 28 grapefruits before u discarded the spoiled ones

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