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Estrella Mcneil
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4 November, 19:32
1/3 of a number is 12 less than the number itself
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Ray
4 November, 19:36
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Let "x" be a substitute for "a number"
1/3 (x) = x-12 Multiply by 3
x=3x-36 Get n onto the same side of the equation
2x=36 Divide by 2
x=18
That's your answer.
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