SOLUTION: Set up the problem to be done to find the number asked for in the expression "six less than twice 29/6?

Question 1080637: Set up the problem to be done to find the number asked for in the expression "six less than twice 29/6?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up the problem to be done to find the number asked for in the expression "six less than twice 29/6?
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n = 2*(29/6) - 6
= 29/3 - 6
= 29/3 - 18/3
= 11/3
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