SOLUTION: How to find thirten more than two-thirds of a number is 17

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Question 15225: How to find thirten more than two-thirds of a number is 17
Answer by wgunther(43) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x equal that number, then set up an equation
2%2F3%2Ax%2B13=17
Subtract 13 from both sides
2%2F3%2Ax=4
multiple both sides by 3/2
x=12%2F2
simplify
x=6