Question

If 9 is subtracted from two thirds of a number, the result is 7. Find the number

the number is 3
the number is 10,67
the number is 24

Answer 1

Answer: 24

Explanation:

x/2*3-9=7. So you want to know what x is. So lets start reverse thinking. 7+9=16, 16=x/2*3. That means 16 is 2/3 of x. 16/2=8, 8*3=24! The answer is 24.