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2x + 7 = 27
2x = 20
x = 10
3x + 1 = 28
3x = 27
x = 9
The values for both of these equations are 9 and 10; therefore, the answers are not equivalent.
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Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
New mail carrier takes 4 hours for delivery i.e.
New mail carrier completes
part of work in 1 hour
Old mail carrier takes 3 hours for delivery i.e.
mail carrier completes
part of work in 1 hour
If they work together, they complete the work in x hours i.e.

Answer:d=5/3x
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's solve for d.
(2/3x)(d)=10/9
Step 1: Divide both sides by (2x)/3.
2/3dx / 2x/3=10/9 / 2x/3
d=5/3x