Question

2 by 3 of a number is 20 less than the original number the original number is

Answer 1

Let the no be x
A. To. Q
2x/3=x-20
2x/3-x=-20
(2x-3x)/3=-20
-x=-60
x=60

Answer 2

Given: (2/3)x + 20 = x

x – (2/3)x = 20

(1/3)x = 20

x =60


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