One third of a number is subtracted from eleven, the result is one and a half times the original number, what is the number

RHelp asked Dec 16, 2023

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RHelp asked Dec 16, 2023

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Answer:

-66/7

Explanation:

1/3x-11=3/2x

2/6x-11=9/6x

7/6x=-11

x=-66/7

Igor Dymov answered Dec 21, 2023

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