SOLUTION: Half the quotient of a number and three is ten. Find the number??? I really don't get this. The answer sheet and my answer is different.

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Question 190972: Half the quotient of a number and three is ten. Find the number???
I really don't get this. The answer sheet and my answer is different.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Half the quotient of a number and three is ten. Find the number
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Equation:
(1/2)(x/3) = 10
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Multiply both sides by 6 to get:
x = 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.