SOLUTION: Please help me solve this. Two-thirds of a number plus 5 is greater than 12. Find the number.

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Question 791453: Please help me solve this. Two-thirds of a number plus 5 is greater than 12. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two-thirds of a number plus 5 is greater than 12.
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Equation:
(2/3)x + 5 > 12
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(2/3)x > 7
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x > 14/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.