Hi

Let x represent the nember

Write as we Read***

 (2/3)x = 3x+ 7

solving for x

   -7 =  7/3x

   -3 = x



CHECKING our Answer***

 (2/3)*-3 = -6/3 = -2 =  3*-3 + 7 



 

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 let a number be 



two thirds of a number is 





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