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Jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number?

 Dec 12, 2014

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Jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number

So we have

120 + (1/3)N = 200      subtract 120 from both sides

(1/3)N = 80      multiply both sides by 3

N = 240

 

 Dec 12, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

Jessica added 120 to one-third of a number for a result of 200. what is the number

So we have

120 + (1/3)N = 200      subtract 120 from both sides

(1/3)N = 80      multiply both sides by 3

N = 240

 

CPhill Dec 12, 2014

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