Question

The difference of a number and 2 is
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3

Answer 1

5/3

Explanation:

2 - n = ⅓

n = 2 - ⅓

n = (2×3 - 1)/3

n = 5/3

Answer 2

-5/3

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

2-x = 1/3

Subtract 2 from each side

2-x-2 = 1/3 -2

x = 1/3 -2

Get a common denominator

x = 1/3 - 2 *3/3

x = 1/3 -6/3

x = -5/3