SOLUTION: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 3 less than two-thirds of the number

Question 156788: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 3 less than two-thirds of the number
Answer by phd(3) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you make your number x then you can create an equation that looks like . Then solve the equation for x.
Subtract from both sides => (Know your fractions!)
Multiply both sides by 6 =>
To check the answer: half of 18 is 9 and two-thirds of 18 is 12 and 9 is three less than 12
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