algebra33 algebra33
  • 25-08-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

translate to numbers one third of a number is 12 less than the number itself

Respuesta :

dalendrk
dalendrk dalendrk
  • 28-08-2016
n-the number

[tex]\dfrac{1}{3}n=n-12\ \ \ \ |multiply\ both\ sides\ by\ 3\\\\n=3n-36\ \ \ \ \ |subtract\ 3n\ from\ both\ sides\\\\-2n=-36\ \ \ \ \ |divide\ both\ sides\ by\ (-2)\\\\n=18[/tex]
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How does vinegar affect the growth of a plant?
how do you write a good essay?
How does vinegar affect the growth of a plant?
the interaction between mosquitoes and human beings is called ?
125 thousandths = 1 tenth _______________ thousandths
Can there be more than one point of intersection between the graphs of two linear equations?
what is 30% of $650.00
list 10 processes that occur while an organism is alive, but cease when it is dead.
The first compact microwave ovens were sold in 1960. Everybody didn’t use them until the 1980’s.a. comma b. and c. or d. but e. because which one would be
What details from the may 15th entry prove that Charlie's intelligence is growing and increasing daily ?