Question 1041346
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One third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by 6.what is the number?
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You are given that

{{{x/3 - x/5}}} = {{{6}}}.

Solve this equation for x.

{{{5x/15 - 3x/15}}} = {{{6}}}  --->  {{{2x/15}}} = {{{6}}}  --->  2x = 6*15 = 90  --->  x = {{{90/2}}} = 45.

<U>Answer</U>.  The number is 45.
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