Question

(2) If one third of a number is 32 less than the original number, find the number.

Answer 1

let the no. be x

as per the question

=> 1/3 x = x - 32

=> 1/3x - x = - 32

=> -2x/3 = - 32

=> x = 48

therefore the no. is 48

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$x = x - 32

$\frac{1}{3}$x-x=-32

L.C.M.=$\frac{1-3}{3}$

$\frac{-2}{3}$x=-32

$\frac{-2}{3}$x/-32

$\frac{-2}{3}$x * $\frac{-1}{32}$

= 48

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