Question 993152
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When 12 is subtracted from three times a number, the answer is equal to two thirds the number plus 16,find the number.
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3x - 12 = {{{2/3}}}x + 16.


Multiply by 3 both sides:


9x - 36 = 2x + 48.


Simplify and solve:


9x - 2x = 48 + 36,


7x = 84,


x = {{{84/7}}} = 12.


<U>Answer</U>. The number is 12.