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one-third of a number x is equal to 22 less than the number. Write and solve an equation to find the number.
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one-third of a number x is equal to 22 less than the number. Write and solve an equation to find the number.

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1/3x=x-22
Add 22 to both sides to get 22+1/3x=x
Subtract 1/3x from both sides to get 22=2/3x
Multiply each side by 3/2 to get x=33!
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