Chapter9: Math Models And Geometry
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Problem 470PT: Four-fifths of the people on a hike are children. If there are 12 children, what is the total number...
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Maria bought seven boxes. A week later half of all boxes were destroyed in a fire. There are now only 22 boxes left. With how many did she start
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