SOLUTION: One less than two thirds of a number is 7. Find the number.

SOLUTION: One less than two thirds of a number is 7. Find the number.

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Question 378222: One less than two thirds of a number is 7. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One less than two thirds of a number is 7. Find the number.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
(2/3)x - 1 = 7
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(2/3)x = 8
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x = (3/2)8
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x = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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