SOLUTION: Find the number such that when 3/4 of it is added to 3 and a half, the sum is the same as when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6 and a half

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Question 1012524: Find the number such that when 3/4 of it is added to 3 and a half, the sum is the same as when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6 and a half
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, addingup:
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If we call the number x, then we have
(3/4)x + 3.5 = 6.5 - (2/3)x
(3/4)x + (2/3)x = 3
(9/12)x + (8/12)x = 3
(17/12)x = 3
x = 36/17

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/4x + 3.5 = 6.5 - 2/3x
1/12x= 3 Divide both sides by 1/12
x = (3/1)/(1/12)= 3/1*12/1= 36/1 or simply 36
x= 36