Question 134143
Let the number be n:
{{{(n/3) = (n/2)-5}}} Simplify and solve for n. Multiply both sides by 3.
{{{n = (3n/2)-15}}} Now multiply both sides by 2.
{{{2n = 3n-30}}} Add 30 to both sides.
{{{2n+30 = 3n}}} Finally, subtract 2n from both sides.
{{{30 = n}}}
The number is 30.
Check:
{{{30/3 = (30/2) - 5}}}
{{{10 = 15-5}}} 
{{{10 = 10}}}