SOLUTION: when 19 is reduced by two thirds of a number, the result is 17
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Question 962944: when 19 is reduced by two thirds of a number, the result is 17
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
19 - (2/3)x = 17
add -19 to each side
-(2/3)x = -2
multiply each side by -(3/2)
x = (-2)*(-(3/2))
x = 3
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