SOLUTION: two less than one third of a number equals 3 more than fourth of the number. find the number

Question 161028: two less than one third of a number equals 3 more than fourth of the number. find the number
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two less than one third of a number equals 3 more than fourth of the number. find the number
x - 2 = x + 3
Add 2 to both sides:
x = x + 3 + 2
x = x + 5
Multiply equation by 12 to get rid of the denominators:
12*x = 12* x + 12(5)
Results:
4x = 3x + 60
4x - 3x = 60
x = 60
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Check solution original equation:
(60) - 2 = (60) + 3
20 - 2 = 15 + 3
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