Question 718632
If Michelle took 2/6 or 1/3 of the sheets, this means that 2/3 of the sheets remain.  Let x = number of sheets originally in the pack.


2/3*x = 464


To solve the equation for x, multiply both sides of the equation by 3/2 to "undo" the 2/3, 

x=3/2*464=3*232=696 sheets.



Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida