document.write( "Question 13593: One half of a number increased by 16 is four less than two thirds of the number.find the number.\r
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1/2(x) + 16 = 2/3(x)-4
\n" ); document.write( "x/2 + 16 = 2x/3 -4
\n" ); document.write( "x/2-2x/3 = -4-16
\n" ); document.write( "3x-4x/6 = -20
\n" ); document.write( "x= 120
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