SOLUTION: Write an equation based on the description and then solve the equation. Be sure to define a variable to represent the value of the unknown number before writing each equation.

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Question 1122157: Write an equation based on the description and then solve the equation. Be sure to define a variable to represent the value of the unknown number before writing each equation.
a. Some number is equal to one-fifth of the sum of 53, 108.5, and 139. What is the number?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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is some number.



You can do your own arithmetic.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it