Question

Six less than half a number is equal to five less than one-third of the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Răspuns:

6-x/2 =5-x/3

6/1-x/2=5/1-x/3, we will amplify the fractions

36/6-3x/6=30/6-2x/6, this can also be written as:

36-3x=30-2x

36-30=-2x+3x

6=x