Question

If 1/3 of a number exceeds it's 2/7 by 1,find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

x=1/21

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

1/3x = 2/7x+1

1/3x-2/7x=1

7/21x-6/21x=1

1/21x=1

1=21x

x=1/21

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 21

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 x= 2/7x +1

= 1/3 x= 2x+7/7

=cross multiplication

= 7x= 6x+ 21

= 7x - 6x= 21

=x =21