madiebeale madiebeale
  • 19-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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one half of a number is eight less than the number itself

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itzking41 itzking41
  • 19-09-2017
1/2 of x is 2/3 of x minus 8

(1/2)x = (2/3)x -8

clear fraction by multiplying by 6

3x = 4x -48

x = 48
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