Question 152844
a number=n
one-third=1/3
half=1/2
is=equals(=)
5 less than= -5


One-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. what is this number?


{{{(1/3)n=(1/2)n-5}}}


Subtract 1/2n from both sides
{{{(-1/6)n=-5}}}


Multiply both sides by -6
{{{n=30}}}


Answer: 30