Question 1188835
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The solution from the other tutor is fine.<br>
Personally, I would set up the problem a bit differently to make solving the problem easier.<br>
Since the number Henry has is 2 less than one-third the number Jonah has, I would start by using 3x instead of x as the number Jonah has.  That will allow me to set up an equation without fractions, which is always a little easier.  So<br>
3x = # Jonah has
x-2 = # Henry has (2 less than one-third of Jonah's)
6x+4 = number Micah has (4 more than twice Jonah's)<br>
Now write and solve the equation that says the total number is 82:<br>
(3x)+(x-2)+(6x+4)=82
10x+2=82
10x=80
x=8<br>
ANSWER: The number Jonah has is 3x = 24<br>
CHECK:
Henry: x-2 = 6
Micah: 6x+4 = 52
24+6+52 = 82 correct!<br>