Question

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

Answer 1

$\textbf {Hey there, here is the solution.}$

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STEP 1: Define x:

Let the number be x.

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STEP 2: Form the equation:

2/3 x = x - 20

Add 20 to both sides:

20 + 2/3x = x

Take away 2/3 x from both sides

20 = 1/3 x

Multiply both sides by 3:

60 = x

Switch sides:

x = 60

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Answer: The number is 60

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Answer 2

Your answer is here

Let the original number be x
A.T.Q, we have
2/3 × x = x-20
2x=3(x-20)
2x=3x-60
2x-3x=-60
-x=-60
x=60
Hence, the original number is 60