SOLUTION: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 3 less that two-thirds of the number.

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Question 903108: Find a number such that one-half of the number is 3 less that two-thirds of the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F2+=+2n%2F3+-3 |Multiplying thru by 6 so as all denominators = 1
3n = 4n - 18
18 = n