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If the excess of a number over 12 is 8, calculate the number

Solution

I f t h e e x cess o f a n u mb er o v er 12 i s 8, c a l c u l a t e t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x \cdot 12 = 8

Solve for

x, x \cdot 12 = 8 : x = \frac{2}{3}

The number : \frac{2}{3}

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