Question

convert the following statements into algebraic equations
1) the difference between half of a number and one - fifth of the same number is three - ninth
please answer fast
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Answer 1

Answer:

x/2-x/5=3/9

Step-by-step explanation:

suppose the number is x.

half of x=x*1/2

=x/2

one fifth of x=1/5*x

=x/5

three ninth=3/9

difference=x/2-x/5

3/9=x/2-x/5

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Answer 2

Answer:

x/2-x/5=3/9

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

so according to the question

half of the number is x/2

and fifth of the same number is x/5

Now both of their differences is 3/9

Now the equation becomes

x/2-x/5=3/9