Four fifths more than a number is one third
Translate and solve the equation

1. 4/5+x=1/3

2. x=-7/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Okay, let's break this down. Let's translate the words into numbers.

Four fifths= 4/5. A number=x. One third=1/3.More than= +. Is means =.

So, 4/5+x=1/3. Great job! Your half way there:) Now we need to solve it.

4/5+x=1/3 (Original Equation.)x=1/3-4/5 (We subtracted both sides by 4/5 to isolate the x term.)x=5/15-12/15 (We found the common denominator to make it easier to subtract.)x=-7/15 (Ta-da!)

There would be 36.35 pounds

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