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One-third of a number, decreased by thirty-six, is at most twenty-two. Find the number.
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Ashley
x= unknown number
1/3x-36=22 is the equation
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1/3x=22+36
1/3x=58
You must do the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.
(1/3x-36+36=22+36)--> (1/3x=58)
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x=174
Again do the inverse operation on both sides. (3/1 x 1/3x=3/1 x 58)-->(x=174)
1/3x-36=22 is the equation
next line
1/3x=22+36
1/3x=58
You must do the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.
(1/3x-36+36=22+36)--> (1/3x=58)
next line
x=174
Again do the inverse operation on both sides. (3/1 x 1/3x=3/1 x 58)-->(x=174)
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