Question

if 1/3 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 5 , the result is twice the given number. what is the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be X.

According to question

5(X+-1/3)=2X

5X -5/3=2X

5X-2X=5/3

3X=5/3

X=5/3×1/3

X=5/9