Question

2/3 of a number is 20 less than original num find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x . then according to the Q

2/3 × x = x - 20

2x/ 3 = x - 20

2x = ( x - 20 ) × 3

2x = 3x - 60

2x - 3x = -60

-x = -60

x = 60

verification :

2/3 of 60 = 40 and 60 - 40 = 20

Answer 2

Answer:

the. answer is in the attachment.

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 of a number which means 2/3 * a number which here is denoted as x and 20 less then the original number means the number which is x is 20 less, so 20-x.

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