SOLUTION: one-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. what is the number?

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Question 166123: one-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. what is the number?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/3=x/2-5
x/3-x/2=-5
(2x-3x)/6=-5
-x=-30x=30 answer.
Proof:
30/3=30/2-5
10=15-5
10=10