SOLUTION: If twice a number added to 3 is divided by the number plus 9, the result is five thirds. Find the number

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Question 429654: If twice a number added to 3 is divided by the number plus 9, the result is five thirds. Find the number
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Hi

Let x represent  the number

Question states***

 %282x%2B3%29%2F%28x%2B9%29+=+5%2F3+   Cross Multiplying

  3(2x+3) = 5(x+9) 

     x = 36



CHECKING our Answer***

  75/45 = 5/3