Solve the equation 15x + 8 = y + 13 for x if y is 40. Make sure to first solve the equation for x in terms of y.

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2 answers:

Nataly_w [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

15x +8 =40 +13

15x + 8=53

15x=45

timama [110]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

15x+8=(40)+13

15x+8=53

subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the variable.

15x=45

divide both sides by 15

x=3

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