Question

2/3 of a number -11. Please help

Answer 1

(2/3)x = -11

x = -33/2

Explanation:

2/3 of a number is -11.

Let the unknown number be x.

2/3 of x is -11.

(2/3)x = -11

Multiply both sides by 3/2.

(3/2)(2/3)x = (3/2)(-11/1)

x = -33/2