Q. Which value of x satisfies the equation 54(x+32)=1532 ?−22−11
Write Equation: Write down the equation.(54)(x+32)=1532We need to find the value of x that satisfies this equation.
Multiply by Reciprocal: Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 54 to isolate the term with x. The reciprocal of 54 is 45. So we multiply both sides by 45 to cancel out the 54 on the left side. (45)×(54)(x+32)=(45)×(1532)
Simplify Equation: Simplify both sides of the equation.On the left side, (45)×(54)=1, so we are left with x+32.On the right side, we multiply the numerators and denominators: (5×32)/(4×15).x+32=(60160)
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction on the right side of the equation. 60160 simplifies to 38 because both 160 and 60 are divisible by 20.x+32=38
Subtract to Solve: Subtract 32 from both sides to solve for x.x+32−32=38−32x=38−32
Subtract Fractions: Subtract the fractions on the right side.Since the denominators are the same, we can subtract the numerators directly.x=38−2x=36
Simplify to Find Value: Simplify the fraction to find the value of x.36 simplifies to 2 because 6 divided by 3 equals 2.x=2
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