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4 Less Than one-third of a number is 16 what is the number

4 Less Than one-third of a number is 16 what is the number-example-1
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16 = 1/3x -4
Add 4 to each side
1/3x = 20
Multiply each side by 3
3*(1/3x) = (3)*20

x = 60

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