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One-third times the difference of a number and 5 is -2/3

One-third times the difference of a number and 5 is -2/3
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One-third times the difference of a number and 5 is -2/3

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The answer is 3. 1/3(x-5)= -2/3. Multiply by 3 on both sides. Add five and you get 3
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