Question 1089367
Let {{{ y }}} = the number of my marbles
{{{ x + y = 44 }}}
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{{{ y = 44 - x }}}
If I lose 1/4 of my marbles, then I have 3/4 left
{{{ (3/4)*( 44 - x ) = 33 - (3/4)*x }}}
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check answer:
Suppose Nicole has 12 marbles, so {{{ x=12 }}}
{{{ y = 44 - 12 }}}
{{{ y = 32 }}}
If I lose 1/4, then I lose 8 marbles, 
so I have {{{ 32 - 8 = 24 }}} left
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{{{ (3/4)*( 44 - x ) = 33 - (3/4)*x }}}
{{{ 24 = 33 - (3/4)*x }}}
{{{ 24 = 33 - (3/4)*12 }}}
{{{ 24 = 33 - 9 }}}
{{{ 24 = 24 }}}
OK