Question

two thirds of a number is 5 less than one half of it find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2x/3 = x/2 - 5

4x = 3x - 30

x = - 30

Answer 2

Let,the number be S.

According to the question,2S/3-S/2=5

or,4S-3S/6=5

or,S/6=5

So,S=30

So,S=30

Hence,the required number is 30.