Find a number such that one-half of the number is 2 less than two-thirds of the number

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Ryann Harmon

25 May, 18:30

Find a number such that one-half of the number is 2 less than two-thirds of the number

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Angie Chambers · Answer 1

From that statement, we can go about making an expression.

Half of the number (x), is equal to 2 less than 2/3rds of the number:

0.5x = (2/3) x - 2

1.5x = 2x - 6

-0.5x = - 6

0.5x = 6

x = 12

So a number that such that statement is true is 12.