SOLUTION: The Sum of one-half of a number q, and three-fifths is two-thirds of the number q. Determine the number.

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Question 910541: The Sum of one-half of a number q, and three-fifths is two-thirds of the number q.
Determine the number.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29q+%2B+3%2F5+=+%282%2F3%29q |Multiplying thru by 30 so as all denominators = 1
15q + 18 = 20q
18 = 5q
18/5 = q = 3.6 = 3 3/5