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Two – a third of a number is 4 more than 6 .Find the number

User Priyantha
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Answer:

-24

Explanation:

First, at up an equation based on the problem:

2 - ⅓x = 4 + 6

Then, solve for x:

2 - ⅓x = 10

-⅓x = 8

x = -24

OR

2 = 10 + ⅓x

-8 = ⅓x

-24 = x

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