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Two thirds a number plus 4 is 17

User Yoshiko
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2/3n(number) + 4 = 17
- 4 -4
2/3n =13
Divide by 2/3 on both sides
N= (13/1)/(2/3) flip
N= 13/1 • 3/2
N=39/2
N=19.5
User Jonio
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Two thirds of 19.5 plus 4 is 17.

19.5= 6.5
6.5
6.5
+___
19.5

Two "6.5's" equal 13.

13+4=17
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