Two-thirds of a number increased by 3 is 11. What is the number?

Nat Mote asked Jul 14, 2023

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Nat Mote asked Jul 14, 2023

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2/3x + 3 = 11
subtract 3 from both sides
2/3x = 8
divide both sides by 2/3 or multiply by its inverse 3/2 to get x by itself.
x = 12

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