SOLUTION: Divide 75 into two parts so that one part is 2/3 of the other

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Question 1140743: Divide 75 into two parts so that one part is 2/3 of the other
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and 2x/3

x%2B2x%2F3=75
5x%2F3=75
x%2F3=15
highlight%28x=45%29andhighlight%2830%29.