Six less than two thirds of a number is 18. solve. show an equation

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Six less than two thirds of a number is 18. solve.
show an equation

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6-2/3=18 That is my answer

Cbrauchli answered Jun 9, 2016

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18=(2/3)x-6
+6 +6
24=(2/3)x
÷(2/3) ÷(2/3)
36=x
check it now
18=((2/3)(36))-6
18=(24)-6
18=18
that is a true statement so x must be equal to 36
x=36

MarkE answered Jun 14, 2016

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