Question

find the solution of the following equation.

(3.75x + 15 = 63.75)

(x = 4)
(x = 8)
(x = 13)
(x = 17)

Explanation:

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Subtract 15 from both sides

\[

$$\begin{aligned} 3.75x + 15 - 15 &= 63.75 - 15 \\ 3.75x &= 48.75 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Divide both sides by 3.75

\[

$$\begin{aligned} x &= \frac{48.75}{3.75} \\ x &= 13 \end{aligned}$$

\]
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Answer:

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Subtract 15 from both sides

\[

$$\begin{aligned} 3.75x + 15 - 15 &= 63.75 - 15 \\ 3.75x &= 48.75 \end{aligned}$$

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Divide both sides by 3.75

\[

$$\begin{aligned} x &= \frac{48.75}{3.75} \\ x &= 13 \end{aligned}$$

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