SOLUTION: Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate algebraic equation.
Find a number such that 60 more than one-third of the number equals three-fourths of the number
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Question 1021006: Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate algebraic equation.
Find a number such that 60 more than one-third of the number equals three-fourths of the number Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate algebraic equation.
Find a number such that 60 more than one-third of the number equals three-fourths of the number
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(1/3)x + 60 = (3/4)x
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[(3/4)-(1/3)]x = 60
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[(3*3-4*1)/12]x = 60
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(5/12)x = 60
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(1/12)x = 12
x = 144
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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