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Two-thirds of a number increased by two is ten what is the number?

Two-thirds of a number increased by two is ten what is the number?
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Two-thirds of a number increased by two is ten what is the number?

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written out, this is 2/3x + 2 = 10

first, subtract 2 from both sides

2/3x = 8

divide by 2/3 on both sides

8 / 2/3 = 12

this means x = 12
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