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The sum of 5 and one-sixth of a number x is equal to 12 less than x plus 2/5. Find x.

Final Answer:

x =  498/25 = 19 2325

Step-by-step explanation:

5+6x=(x+52)12  5+x/6=(x+2/5)12  25x=498  x=25498=19.92  x=25498=19.92=192523



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