Question

Solve for x. Options are: 3,4,5,and 6.

Answer 1

[B] 3

Explanation:

We can set up a proportion to solve for x:

`(15)/(10) =15+(x)/(12)`

`10(15 + x) = 15(12)` >> Distribute

`150 + 10x = 180` >> Subtract 150 from both side

`10x = 30` >> Divide both side by 10

`x=3` >> Solution

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