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a school choir has 36 members. this year, there are three times as many returning members as new members. how many new members are in the choir this year? 9 new members 12 new members 24 new members 27 new members

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Answer: the answer above is wrong. the right answer id 9 new students on edge

Step-by-step explanation:

User Phu Minh Pham
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Answer:

27 new members.

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = number of returning members

let y= number of new members

x+y=36

x=3y

3y+y=36

4y=36

y=9

x+9=36

x=27

therefore, there are 27 new members in the choir this year.

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