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The number of marbles Marci has is 2/3 the number Tanya has. Together they have 40 marbles. How many marbles does Tanya have?
11 years ago

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Ms. Sue
x + (2/3)x = 40

x = 40/(1 2/3)

x = 24

11 years ago

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