SOLUTION: Two thirds of a number is 10,what is the number and exlain why

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Question 754201: Two thirds of a number is 10,what is the number and exlain why
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282%2F3%29x=10

%283%2F2%29%282%2F3%29x=%283%2F2%29%2810%2F1%29=15

because 15 divided into 3 equal parts is 5 and two of those equal parts add to 10

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