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  • 14-06-2018
  • Mathematics
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one-third of a number, decreased by six equals eight. what is the number

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Lever85 Lever85
  • 14-06-2018
Let the number be y.

One third of y = (1/3)*y = y/3

This is decreased by 6;         y/3  - 6

And it equals 8

That means:

y/3 - 6 = 8

y/3 = 8 + 6

y/3 = 14

y = 3*14

y = 42

The number is 42.

I hope this helps.
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