Question

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

Answer 1

let the no be x
x-2x/3= 20
3x-2x/3=20
x/3=20
x=60

Answer 2

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

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STEP 1: Define x:

Let the number be x

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STEP 2: Form the equation:

2/3 of x is 20 less than x

⇒ 2/3 x = x - 20

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STEP 3: Solve x:

2/3 x = x - 20

Subtract 2/3 x from both sides:

0 = 1/3 x - 20

Add 20 to both sides:

1/3 x = 20

Multiply both sides by 3:

x = 60

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Answer: x = 60

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