Question

For the sentence below, write an equivalent equation in symbols.

One-third a number (x) added to one-half the number equals three less than the number
The expression: _____

Answer 1

x/3 +x/2 = x-3

Explanation:

One-third of the number is x/3.

One-half of the number is x/2.

Three less than the number is x-3.

The expression you want is ...

x/3 +x/2 = x-3

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The number is 18.