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Seven more than one–third of a number is 18. What is the number?

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Let the number be x

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Interpret the statement
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(1)/(3)x + 7 = 18

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Solve x
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(1)/(3)x + 7 - 7 = 18 - 7 \Longleftarrow {\text {minus 7 from both size}


(1)/(3)x = 11


(1)/(3)x * 3 = 11 * 3 \Longleftarrow {\text {multiply by 3 on both side}


x = 33

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Answer: x = 33
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