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  • 30-12-2016
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If a is 1/3 of b, is it correct to say 1/3a=b? Explain why

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 30-12-2016
a is 1/3 of b....." is " means equals and " of " means multiply
a = 1/3b...to solve for b, we multiply both sides by 3
3a = b

no, it is not correct to say 1/3a = b
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Аноним Аноним
  • 30-12-2016
no, 3 times a is b 1/3xa=1/3 of a not b.
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