SOLUTION: 1 1/3 times a number is equal to 6, then a =?

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Question 637130: 1 1/3 times a number is equal to 6, then a =?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

1 1/3 times a numberhighlight%28a%29 is equal to 6

 1%261%2F3a+=+6

 %284%2F3%29a+=+6

  a+=+6%283%2F4%29

     a = 18/4 = 9/2  or 4%261%2F2