An object placed 15 cm to the left a convex lens produces and image 31 cm on right side of the lens. What is the focal length of this lens? Only numerical answer required. No need for units.

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An object placed 15 cm to the left a convex lens produces and image 31 cm on right side of the lens. What is the focal length of this lens? Only numerical answer required. No need for units. 

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