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Write an algebraic equation to represent each English sentence. (Let $x$ represent the unknown number.) Then solve the equation.The quotient of a number and twelve is one-third.
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The sentence says "The quotient of a number and twelve is one-third." This translates to $\frac{x}{12}=\frac{1}{3}$. Show more…
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