SOLUTION: i read 2/9 of my book on Friday, 1/3 of it on Saturday and the rest, 120 pages on Sunday. How many pages has my book?

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Question 1106351: i read 2/9 of my book on Friday, 1/3 of it on Saturday and the rest, 120 pages on Sunday. How many pages has my book?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p pages in the book


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Answer by ikleyn(52799)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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     = x


    Multiply both sides (all the terms) by 9.

    2x + 3x + 1080 = 9x

    1080 = 9x - 2x - 3x  ====>  1080 = 4x  ====>  x =  = 270.


    Answer.  The book contains 270 pages.


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