Two-thirds of a number decreased by three is five equation form

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Ernesto Alfonso · Answer 1 · 2021-07-02T18:25:22+0000

Answer:

2/3x - 3 = 5

Explanation:

Let x be the number

2/3x - 3 = 5

Add 3 to each side

2/3x-3+3 = 5+3

2/3x = 8

Multiply each side by 3/2

3/2*2/3x = 8*3/2

x = 12