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One-third of a number is -20. Find the number.
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One-third of a number is -20. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation for each and solve.
One-third of a number is -20. Find the number.
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Equation:
(1/3)x = -20
x = 3*-20
x = -60
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cheers,
Stan H.
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