Question

two thirds of a number is greater than one third of a number by 3 . find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

(2x/3) = (x/3)+3, or

(2x/3) = (x/3)+(9/3), or

2x-x = 9, or

x = 9.

Check: (2/3) of 9 is 6 which is (1/3)*9+3 = 6. Correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

the number is nine

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 -1/3= 1/3=3

therefore 3/3 =3*3=9