SOLUTION: 1.when 5 is subtracted from two-thirds of a number. The result is the same when 25 is added to one-sixth of the number.find the number. a.58 b.60 c.62 d.64 e.66 2.1/2% + 0.

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Question 906971: 1.when 5 is subtracted from two-thirds of a number. The result is the same when 25 is added to one-sixth of the number.find the number.
a.58
b.60
c.62
d.64
e.66
2.1/2% + 0.86 - 2/3 is approximately _____.
a.0.194
b.0.196
c.0.197
d.0.198
e.0.199

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. 2x/3 - 5 = x/6 + 25
x/2 = 30
x = 60

2. (1/2)% + 0.86 - 2/3 = 0.1983..... ---> 0.198

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