Question 59

Express the given statement as an equation.

A number is 7 more than one-third of itself.

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Solution

Let the number be x.
Then, $\frac{1}{3}$ rd of number = $\frac{x}{3}$
So, the equation formed is x = 7 + $\frac{x}{3} .$

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