SOLUTION: Use any strategy to solve the problem. jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number?

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Use any strategy to solve the problem. jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number?      Log On


   

Question 128787: Use any strategy to solve the problem.
jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
120+N/3=200
N/3=200-120
N/3=80
N=3*80
N=240 ANSWER.
PROOF:
120+240/3=200
120+80=200
200=200