SOLUTION: The quotient of a number and 3 , minus 1 , equals 5 over 3. Find the number

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Question 1078158: The quotient of a number and 3 , minus 1 , equals 5 over 3. Find the number

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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The quotient of a number and 3 , minus 1 , equals 5 over 3. Find the number.
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The description as an equation using n as the unknown number:
%28n%2F3%29-1=5%2F3

Solve for n.



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