Question

Two thirds of a number is negitive 20

Answer 1

`-30`

Explanation:

Set up the equation where
`x` is the unknown number:

`(2)/(3)x = -20`

Divide both sides by
`(2)/(3)`:

`x = -20 / (2)/(3)`

Rewrite division by a fraction as multiplication by its reciprocal:

`x = -(20)/(1) * (3)/(2)`

Multiply:

`x = -(60)/(2)`

Simplify:

`x = -30`

Answer 2

The number is -30.

Explanation:

Given statement,

→ two thirds of a number is negative 20.

The equation will be,

→ (2/3)x = -20

Now the value of x will be,

→ (2/3)x = -20

→ 2x = (-20) × 3

→ x = (-60)/2

→ [ x = -30 ]

Hence, the value of x is -30.