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There are 12 girls on the soccer team. That is 3 times the number of boys on the team. How many boys are on the team?

There are 12 girls on the soccer team. That is 3 times the number of boys on the team. How many boys are on the team?
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There are 12 girls on the soccer team. That is 3 times the number of boys on the team.

How many boys are on the team?

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Answer:

4 boys

Explanation:


(1)/(3) :(y)/(12)

3 × y = 1 × 12

3y = 12

3y ÷ 3 = 12 ÷ 3

y = 4

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