Question

one third is subtracted from a number. the difference is multiplied by 6. if the number obtained is 70,find the original number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x - \frac{1}{3} ) \times 6 = 70 \\ > \frac{3x - 1}{3} \times 6 = 70 \\ > 2(3x - 1) = 70 \\ > 3x - 1 = 35 \\ > 3x = 36 \\ > x = 12$

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