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Alex saved x dollars.

Ethan saved 1/3 more than that.
Write an equation for the amount of money Ethan saved. Be sure to use decimals in your
equation.

Alex saved x dollars. Ethan saved 1/3 more than that. Write an equation for the amount-example-1
User Quadir
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Answer:
Ethan = 1.(3x)

Explanation:
Let's split "Ethan saved 1/3 more than that"
That = x
So, Ethan saved 1/3 more than x
Meaning that Ethan = x + 1/3x
Combine like terms
Ethan = 1 1/3x
which equals to
Ethan = 1.(3x)

Hope this helps :)
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