SOLUTION: The sum of one-half a number, one-third of the number, and one-twelfth of the number is 44. Find the original number

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Question 417150: The sum of one-half a number, one-third of the number, and one-twelfth of the number is 44. Find the original number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of one-half a number, one-third of the number, and one-twelfth of the number is 44. Find the original number
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x/2 + x/3 + x/12 = 44
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Multiply thru by 12 to get:
6x + 4x + x = 44*12
11x = 44*12
x = 4*12
x = 48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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