A number added to one third of itself equals 12 . what is the number

Mathematics

2 answers:

Drupady [299]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x+1/3x=12

(3x+1x)/3=12

4x/3=12

4x=12×3

4x=36

x=36/4

x=9

ValentinkaMS [17]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

1/3+x=12(cross multiply)

x+1=12*3

x+1=36(collect like terms)

x=36-1

x=35

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