Question

One third of the number is six less the number what is the number

Answer 1

Sol:-

Let the number be x

So,According To Question...

x/3=x-6

=>x/3 +6 = x

=>x+18=3x

=>18=2x

=>18/2=x

=> x=9

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Answer 2

Answer :

The required number is 9 .

Solution :

Let the required number be " x "

According to the question ,,,

$\frac{1}{3} x = x - 6$

On cross multiplying , we get ,,,,

$\frac{x}{3} = x - 6 \\ \\ x = 3(x - 6) \\ \\ x = 3x - 18 \\ \\ 0 = 3x - x - 18 \\ \\ 0 = 2x - 18 \\ \\ 2x - 18 = 0 \\ \\ 2x = 18 \\ \\ x = \frac{18}{2} \\ \\ x = 9$

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