SOLUTION: One third of a number is -92 Find the number
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Question 166845: One third of a number is -92 Find the number
Answer by ptaylor(2198) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=the number
(1/3)x=-92 multiply each side by 3
3*(1/3)x=-92*3
x=-276------------------the number
CK
1/3 of -276=-92
Hope this helps---ptaylor
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