Leah U.

asked • 12/11/16

find the number x, if 11 3 of x is 55.

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Kenneth S. answered • 12/11/16

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I guess you intended (11/3)x = 55.
 
To solve for x, multiply each side of the equation by the reciprocal of the improper fractional coefficient. That is, multiply by 3/11 to get x = (3/11)(55).
 
YOU can finish this job.
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