SOLUTION: Darlene had some marbles. Got addn'l 17 from her brother. She lost one-third of them and ended up with 34 marbles. How many did she start with?? I want to know the process of ar

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Question 705984: Darlene had some marbles. Got addn'l 17 from her brother. She lost one-third of them and ended up with 34 marbles. How many did she start with??
I want to know the process of arriving at the answer.... not just the answer.
Thank you!
Barbara
bjdestiny@charter.net
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
some marbles, x.

%28x%2B17%29-%281%2F3%29%28x%2B17%29=34