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10 minus one third of a number is 4

User Raju
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Answer: 18

Explanation:

10 -1/3y = 4

1/3y = 10 - 4

1/3y = 6

y = 6 x 3 = 18

User Arnaud Valmary
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

10 - x/3 = 4

=> - x/3 = -6

=> -x = -18

=> x = 18

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