Question

Two thirds Of a number Is 3 1/2 ( three And a half) more than three eighths Of The number. Find The number.

Answer 1

The number is going to be 12.
The equation of this question is going to be
2x 7 3 x
3 = 2 + 8 Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

`(2)/(3)x - 3.5 = (3)/(8)x`

`(2)/(3)x - (3)/(8)x = 3.5`

`(2)/(3)x - (3)/(8)x = (7)/(24)x`

`(7)/(24)x = 3.5`

Multiply 3.5 by 24 and then divide by 7 and you get

x = 12