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Question 152844This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1
: can you please help solve and check this problem: (((One-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. what is this number?))) This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1

Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a number=n
one-third=1/3
half=1/2
is=equals(=)
5 less than= -5

One-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. what is this number?

%281%2F3%29n=%281%2F2%29n-5

Subtract 1/2n from both sides
%28-1%2F6%29n=-5

Multiply both sides by -6
n=30

Answer: 30