SOLUTION: two-thirds of a number increased by two is ten.what is the number?

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Question 32376: two-thirds of a number increased by two is ten.what is the number?
Answer by mukhopadhyay(490)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x)/3 + 2 =10
=> 2x=24
=>x=12
Answer: The required number is 12

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