Question

When twenty is reduced by one-third of a number, the result is 19. Find the number.

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

When twenty is reduced by one-third of a number, the result is 19. Find the number.

20 - 1/3x = 19

subtract 20 to both sides:

20 - 1/3x - 20 = 19 - 20

-1/3x = -1

multiply both sides by -3:

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

x = 3