Question

4. One-third of a number is less than the
original by 10. Find the number,​

Answer 1

Answer:15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x. Then,

x - x/3 = 10

2x/3 = 10

2x = 30

x = 15

Answer 2

Answer:

x=15

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

1/3x = x-10

therefore

2/3x = 10

and

x = 30/2