SOLUTION: 5 less than 2/3 of a number is 2 more than the number. Find N.

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Question 93867: 5 less than 2/3 of a number is 2 more than the number. Find N.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 less than 2/3 of a number is 2 more than the number. Find N.
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EQUATION:
(2/3)N-5 = N+2
(1/3)N = -7
N = -21
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Cheers,
Stan H.