(X/3) - 8 = 12
X being a number divided by 3. This part in parentheses so you solve it first. Subtract 8 from that and your answer equals 12.
I think this is it,please try and looking it up also for a better explanation
Answer:
23 11/12 yards or 23.9166 yards
Step-by-step explanation:
2/3 of 100 yard race is equivalent to 66 2/3 yards. Tge difference between the above and 42 3/4 yards covered by tortoise will be
66 2/3- 42 3/4= 23 11/12 yards or 23.91666 yards