Question 805560
When twice the reciprocal of 3 times a number is subtracted from 3 the result is 7 times the reciprocal of 3 times the number. Find the number.


number -x
3 times the number = 3x
reciprocal = 1/3x
twice = 2/3x

3-(2/3x)= 7(1/3x)

(7/3x)+(2/3x)=3

9/3x=3
9x=9
x=1