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22 February, 18:52

John read the first 114 pages of a novel, which was 3 pages less than 1/3 of the novel. Write an equation to determine the total number of pages (p) in the novel.

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  1. 22 February, 21:46
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    If pages=p and n=novel

    114p+3p=117p

    117p=1/3n

    117p*3=351p 1/3n*3=1

    So in conclusion there are 351 pages in the novel.
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