Question

Two-thirds of a number is 5 less than
one-half of it. The number is
a) 24
b)-30
c)7
d) -10​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

the absolute answer is c) 7

Answer 2

2/3x = 1/2 x + 5

2/3x - 1/2 x = -5

1/6x = -5

so x = -5 × 6

X = - 30

option B