SOLUTION: If you multiply x by 2/3 and then subtracts 12 from the product, the difference is equal to the original number x multiplied by 1/3 what is x? Write the equation.

Question 310813: If you multiply x by 2/3 and then subtracts 12 from the product, the difference is equal to the original number x multiplied by 1/3 what is x? Write the equation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you multiply x by 2/3 and then subtracts 12 from the product, the difference is equal to the original number x multiplied by 1/3 what is x? Write the equation.
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Equation:
(2/3)x - 12 = (1/3)x)
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subtract (1/3)x from both sides and solve for "x":
(1/3)x = 12
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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