SOLUTION: Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than the number. Find the number.
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Question 19733: Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than the number. Find the number.
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Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than the number. Find the number
x-11=x+4
Add 11 to both sides;
x-11+11=x+4+11
Subtract x from bpth sides;
x-x=x+15-x
x=15
Multiply both sides by -3;
(-3)x=15(-3)
x=-45
Hope you understand
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