Question 45093
If one-half a number is subtracted from five-sixths of the number, the difference is 6. Find the number

Let the number be "x".

EQUATION:
(5/6)x - (1/2)x = 6

(5/6)x - (3/6)x = 6

(2/6)x = 6
2x=36
x=18

Cheers,
Stan H.