EASY 9th GRADE MATH PLEASE HELP Two thirds of a number is twice the number decreased by twenty-four. Write an equation and solve for the number.

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EASY 9th GRADE MATH PLEASE HELP

Two thirds of a number is twice the number decreased by twenty-four. Write an equation and solve for the number.

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Explanation:

2/3 X = 2x -24

now just solve for X.

2X = 8X - 72

-6x = -72

X = 12

Jleuleu answered Apr 30, 2023

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