SOLUTION: One half of a number increased by 16 is four less than two thirds of the number. Find the number. Help please?
I got 1/2x+16=4-2/3x as my equation but I don't know how to solve it
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I got 1/2x+16=4-2/3x as my equation but I don't know how to solve it
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Question 215893: One half of a number increased by 16 is four less than two thirds of the number. Find the number. Help please?
I got 1/2x+16=4-2/3x as my equation but I don't know how to solve it. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One half of a number increased by 16 is four less than two thirds of the number. Find the number. Help please?
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Let x = number
then
(1/2)x + 16 = (2/3)x - 4
Multiply both sides by 6:
3x + 96 = 4x - 24
96 = x - 24
120 = x
