A number decreased by 1/3 of itself

Mathematics

1 answer:

MA_775_DIABLO [31]3 years ago

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The answer is:

X-1/3x

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we do not know what number it is, we would say the number is x. 1/3 of itself is 1/3x so a number minus 1/3 of itself is X-1/3x

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