X - the fraction

$17- 12x=\frac{1}{3} \times 17+6 \\
17-12x=\frac{17}{3}+6 \\
-12x=\frac{17}{3}+6-17 \\
-12x=\frac{17}{3}-11 \\
-12x=\frac{17}{3}-\frac{33}{3} \\
-12x=-\frac{16}{3} \\
x=-\frac{16}{3} \times (-\frac{1}{12}) \\
x=\frac{16}{36} \\
x=\frac{4}{9}$

The fraction is 4/9.

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3 years ago

The sum of two numbers is 12. The first number,X, is twice the second number,y, which system of equations could be used to find

koban [17]

Answer:

y=4, x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

system:

x+y = 12, x=2y

convert to 1 variable, simplify:

2y+y=12

3y=12

y=4

x=2y=4*2=8

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Jet001 [13]

I-9 form, hope this helps

3 0

3 years ago

3 is 12% of please help asap

Korvikt [17]

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

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