Question

"Twelve less than two-thirds a number is 48"What is the number?

Answer 1

-54

Explanation:

1.) 12-2/3x=48

2.) Multiple by 3 on both sides

36-2x=144

3.) Move the constant on the other side by subtracting it.

-2x=144-36

4.) Subtract numbers

-2x=108

5.) Divide both sides by -2

-2=108

÷2 ÷2

6,) Then you get x=-54

Answer 2

2/3x - 12 = 48
2/3x = 60
2x = 180
x = 90