3 years ago

Barbie is thinking of a number 20 less than one-third of the number is 72 find barbie's number

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ExtremeBDS [4]3 years ago

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Let x = Barbie's number
1/3 x -20 = 72
1/3 x = 92
x = 92*3=276

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