SOLUTION: 2 thirds times a number plus 7 equal 7 minus the number. find the number?

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Question 959230: 2 thirds times a number plus 7 equal 7 minus the number. find the number?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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n=the number
(2/3)n+7=7-n Add n-7 to each side
(2/3)n+n=0
(5/3)n=0
n=0 ANSWER: The number is zero.