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  • 17-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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One-third of a number is 8 less than the number itself

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bdanso117
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  • 17-08-2021

Answer:

let the number be x

[tex] \frac{1}{3} x = x - 8 \\ x = 3(x - 8) \\ x = 3x - 24 \\ 3x - x = 24 \\ 2x = 24 \\ x = 12[/tex]

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Аноним Аноним
  • 17-08-2021

Answer:

x=12

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 of 12 is 4 which is 8 less then 12 :))))))

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