Question

If 1/4 of a number is 5 less than 2/3 of the same number, what is the number?

Answer 1

x/4=(2x/3)-5. Solve for x -5x/12= -5 -5= -60 x=12

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

x/4 = (2x/3) - 5. Solve for x

-5x/12 = -5

-5x = -60

x = 12