SOLUTION: 1/3 the weight of a bar of gold plus 30 pounds equals the weight of that bar of gold. How much does the bar of gold weigh.
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Question 813690: 1/3 the weight of a bar of gold plus 30 pounds equals the weight of that bar of gold. How much does the bar of gold weigh.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3x+30=x
30=2/3x
90/2=x
45=x
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