Two-thirds of a number subtracted from nine is seven. Find the number.

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Two-thirds of a number subtracted from nine is seven. Find the number.

Mathematics
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Explanation:

9-2/3x=7

We know that 9-2=7 so 2/3x must be 2

2/3x=2

You have to multiply each side by 3/2

x=3

The number is 3

Ivo Merchiers answered Jul 11, 2023

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The answer to your questions is 18.

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