SOLUTION: Nicole has x marbles. Together we have 44 marbles. How many marbles will I have if I lose 1/4 of my marbles ?
Thx,
Tam
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Question 1089367: Nicole has x marbles. Together we have 44 marbles. How many marbles will I have if I lose 1/4 of my marbles ?
Thx,
Tam
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the number of my marbles
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If I lose 1/4 of my marbles, then I have 3/4 left
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check answer:
Suppose Nicole has 12 marbles, so
If I lose 1/4, then I lose 8 marbles,
so I have left
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OK
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