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    Oct 11, 2011, 08:27 AM
    Help with math word problems?
    Natasha stole three fewer bases than twice the number Elena stole. If Natasha stole 15 bases, how many did Elena steal?
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    Oct 11, 2011, 08:28 AM
    So you have an equation here that needs solving.
    Just a case of rearranging it.
    DO you know what it is ?
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    Oct 11, 2011, 08:30 AM
    I may be wrong, but is it 9?
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    Oct 11, 2011, 01:14 PM
    Is it 6?

    (15 - 3) / 2 ?
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