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Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than the number. Find the number.

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(2)/(3) x - 11 = x + 4
(Add 11 on both sides)

(2)/(3) x + 11 + 11

(2)/(3) x = x + 15
(Subtract x from both sides)

(2)/(3) x - x = x + 15 - x

(1)/(3)x = 15
(Multiply both sides by -3)

(1)/(3)(-3) = 15(-3)
x = -45


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