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A number, when added to 5, gives the same result as when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6. What is the number?

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Answer:

3/5

Explanation:

x + 5 = 6 - (2/3)x

x + 2/3x + 5 = 6

5/3x = 6 - 5 = 1

5/3x=1

x= 1 / (5/3)

x= 1 * (3/5)

x=3/5

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