SOLUTION: Write this statement out as an equation and solve. Two thirds the sum of 30 and a number is 26.

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Question 619656: Write this statement out as an equation and solve.
Two thirds the sum of 30 and a number is 26.
Answer by varun(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3 (x+30) = 26
=> 39 = 30 + x
=> x = 9