Clayton wants to be a musician. After school one afternoon, he spends half his time practicing the drums and 3/4 of the remaining time on homework and dinner. He spends the remaining 3/4 hour talking with and texting friends. How long did he practice the drums?

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Answer 1 · 2015-03-24 08:38:33

x - x/2 - (x/2)(3/4) - 3/4 = 0
x = 6
so, he spent 3 hours on the drums.

Answer 2 · 2015-03-24 09:15:46

Thank you, Steve!

Answer 3 · 2019-01-18 01:57:38

ok so the answer is 3 but i need to know how they did that and the process to get 3

Answer 4 · 2019-11-12 00:46:42

your disgusting!!!!!!

Answer 5 · 2020-06-11 19:11:10

Idk what you’re talking about i’m Only in 5th grade!

Answer 6 · 2021-02-12 18:00:01

hahhahhahah same anonymous hahahhah

Answer 7 · 2021-02-23 23:25:20

Im in 5th grade

Answer 8 · 2021-02-24 03:26:03

Isaac - I am trying to figure it out too.

Answer 9 · 2021-04-14 21:18:13

I wish I could help but I don't understand algebra :(

Answer 10 · 2022-02-16 02:53:49

Im in fifth grade i hope thats ok

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