Question

Six less than a number equal to one third of a number.Find the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

If Six less than a number is equal to one-third of a number, then the number is  9.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the number is x

one third of number = 1/3 x

And six less than a number = x - 6

As per given condition

Six less than a number equal to one third of a number.

x - 6 = 1/3x

x - 1/3x = 6

(3-1)/3x = 6

2/3 x = 6

2x = 3 × 6

2x = 18

x= 9

So, the number is 9.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be x

6-x=(1/3)x

6-x=x/3

6=x+x/3

6=(3x+x)/3

6=4x/3

18=4x

x=18/4

x=9/2

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