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

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

User Fabiano Soriani
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Let, the number = x

2x/3 - 9 = 7

2x/3 = 16

2x = 48

x = 24

So, the number is 24

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