(This is a little difficult but I've got it)
((x - 45)/12) + 20 = 5(32 - x)
(I made the equation a little more complex than I should have but that equation should still work if you were to solve for x)
Hey there!!
Let's get this step by step
x is decreased by 45 = x - 45
Result is divided by 12 = ( x - 45 ) / 12
Then, 20 is added to the result
[ ( x - 45 ) / 12 ] + 20
Result =
Five times the difference of 32 and x = 5 ( 32 - x )
Hence, the equation
[ ( x - 45 ) / 12 ] + 20 = 5 ( 32 - x )
( x - 195 ) / 12 = 160 - 5x
Multiply 12 on both sides
x - 195 = 12 ( 160 - 5x )
x - 195 = 1920 - 60x
Add 60x on both sides and add 195 on both sides
61x = 2115
divide by 61 on both sides
x = 34.67
x = 34.7
Hence, the required answer is 34.7 this can be rounded to 35
Hope my answer helps!
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Answer:
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