SOLUTION: 1/3(a-9)=12 1/3a - 3=12 a=45

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Question 1116760: 1/3(a-9)=12
1/3a - 3=12
a=45
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = 12


Multiply by 3 both sides. You will get


a - 9 = 3*12 = 36  ====>  a = 36 + 9 = 45.



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