Question

if 1/3 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 5 , the result is twice the number given. what is the number ( ik the answer is 5/9...but please tell me the steps)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

x=5/9

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x-1/3) =2x

5x-5/3=2x

5x-2x=5/3

3x=5/3

x=5/3×1/3

x=5/9