SOLUTION: The sum of a number, one third of the number, and thirty is fifty

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Question 850658: The sum of a number, one third of the number, and thirty is fifty
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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X + 1/3X + 30 = 50
x + 1/3x + 30 = 50
Subtract 30 from each side
1 1/3x = 20
Divide each side by 1 1/3
x = 15
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Let's check
15 + (1/3*15) + 30 = 50
15 + 5 + 30 = 50
50 = 50
Success!