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Solve the riddle. Two-thirds of a number increased by five is the same as negative two-sixths of a number increased by fourteen. Two-thirds x + 5 = negative StartFraction 2 Over 6 EndFraction x + 14 What
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Solve the riddle.

Two-thirds of a number increased by five is the same as negative two-sixths of a number increased by fourteen.

Two-thirds x + 5 = negative StartFraction 2 Over 6 EndFraction x + 14

What is the number?

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Answer: 9

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The correct answer is 9.

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