Question

Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to 4 more than the number. Find the number. n= Answer

Answer 1

-45.

Explanation:

2/3 x - 11 = x + 4

2/3 x - x = 4 + 11

-1/3x = 15

x = 15 * -3

x = -45.

Answer 2

-45

Explanation:

2/3x - 11 = x + 4

• I created an inequality representing the above statement first. This makes things look less complicated than what the question is asking.

2/3x = x + 15

• solve for x. I started by adding 11 to both sides.

-1/3x = 15

• multiply both sides by -3

x = -45