Question 198697
if one-half a number is subtracted from five-sixth of the number, 
the difference is 6. what is this number
:
{{{5/6}}}x - {{{1/2}}}x = 6
The common denominator
{{{5/6}}}x - {{{3/6}}}x = 6
{{{2/6}}}x = 6
{{{1/3}}}x = 6
Multiply both sides by 3
x = 3(6)
x = 18