SOLUTION: One-half of a number decreased by two-thirds is two less than one-fifth of the number. How do I write this as an equation. I got 1/2n - 2/3 = 1/5n - 2
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Question 229844: One-half of a number decreased by two-thirds is two less than one-fifth of the number. How do I write this as an equation. I got 1/2n - 2/3 = 1/5n - 2 Answer by ly12603(44) (Show Source):