Problema Solution
Tom spent 1/3 of his money at one store. He then went to another store and spent 1/3 of what remained. He then had $12 left. How much money did he have to begin with?
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Let 'x' represent the amount of money that Tom began with.
(1/3)x + (1/3)(x - (x/3)) + 12 = x
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x = $27
Tom started with $27.