Asked by justin

What is the value of x in the equation one-fifthx – two-thirdsy = 30, when y = 15?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
We have (1/5)x − (2/3)y = 30. Substitute y = 15: (1/5)x − (2/3)(15) = (1/5)x − 10 = 30.
So (1/5)x = 40, hence x = 200.