Question 1208490
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Let the unknown number be x.


Write an equation

    {{{(1/3)x}}} + 5 = 1.5x,


which is the direct translation of English to Math.


To solve, multiply both sides by  2*3 = 6


    2x + 5*6 = 1.5*6*x

    2x + 30 = 9x

    30 = 9x - 2x

    30 =    7x

     x =    30/7 = 4{{{2/7}}}.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.