Question 1139560
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As the condition states, originally Mr. R has 2x apples and 3x oranges, where x is some unknown number.


After all transactions we have this equation to find x


    {{{(2x*(1-2/3))/(3x -23)}}} = {{{3/2}}}.


It is the equation you asked for.


It is exact translation of the condition into the Math / (equation) form.


In this stage the setup is done.


You still can to simplify the equation


    {{{(2x*(1/3))/(3x-23)}}} = {{{3/2}}},   or


    {{{(2x)/(3*(3x-23))}}} = {{{3/2}}},


    {{{(2x)/(9x-69)}}} = {{{3/2}}}


    4x = 3*(9x-23).


At this point everything should be clear to you.


Since you did not ask to solve the problem, I leave it to you.
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I just completed my part and answered your question.


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