Question

One-fourth of a number is 10 less than two-third of the number. Find the number.​

Answer 1

let the no. be x

therefore 1/4x = 10 + 2/3 x

x/4 = 10 + 2x / 3

x/4 = 30+ 2x /3

x/4 - 2x / 3 = 30

3x - 8x / 12 = 30

-5x = 12 x 30

-5x = 360

x= 360 / -5

x = -72

therefore the is -72