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One Half of a number increased by sixteen is four less than two thirds of the number. find the number.
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One Half of a number increased by sixteen is four less than two thirds of the number. find the number. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One Half of a number increased by sixteen is four less than two thirds of the number. find the number.
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Equation:
(1/2)x+16 = (2/3)x-4
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Multiply thru 6 to get:
3x + 96 = 4x - 24
x = 120
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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