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11 February, 15:40

One eighth of a number is ten less than one third of the number. Find the number.

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  1. 11 February, 15:52
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    X/8 - 10 = x/3

    bring the values with the variable on one side

    x/3 - x/8 = 10

    find a common denominator and subtract these fractions

    8x/24 - 3x/24 = - 10

    now subtract fractions

    8x - 3x = 5x

    5x/24 = - 10

    multiply both sides by 24

    5x = - 240

    divide both sides by 5

    x = - 48

    the number is - 48
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