Question

2/3 of a number is 20 less than the original number. Find the number ia question is math answer is only math​

Answer 1

Answer:

(2/3)x = x - 20

Clear the fraction by multiplying through by 3

2x = 3x - 60

60 = 3x - 2x

x = 60

 

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

2x/3 = 20 - x

60 - 3x = 2x

60 = 5x

Therefore x = 12