SOLUTION: Translate the following problems into algebraic equations :
1) 42 is 40% of what number?
2) 15 is what percent of 3?
3) The sum of the page numbers on facing pages of a bo
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1) 42 is 40% of what number?
2) 15 is what percent of 3?
3) The sum of the page numbers on facing pages of a bo
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Question 135004: Translate the following problems into algebraic equations :
1) 42 is 40% of what number?
2) 15 is what percent of 3?
3) The sum of the page numbers on facing pages of a book is 157; what are the page numbers?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 42=.40X
X=42/.40
X=105 ANSWER.
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15/3=5 OR 500%
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X+X+1=157
2X=157-1
2X=156
X=156/2
X=78 IS THE FIRST NUMBERED PAGE.
78+1=79 IS THE NEXT PAGE.
PROOF
78+79=157
157=157
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