SOLUTION: Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than a number. Find the number
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Question 1006909: Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than a number. Find the number
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's call the number x. Then we have
(2/3)x - 11 = 4 + x
Now let's subtract (2/3)x from both sides and get
-11 = 4 + (1/3)x
Now subtract 4...
-15 = (1/3)x
Now multiply both sides by three and get
-45 = x
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