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  • 22-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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One-third of a number when subtracted from double of itself is equal to 10. Find the number.

2x−x3=10

X=?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 22-07-2021

Answer:

number is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x , then double the number is 2x and

2x - [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] x = 10 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

6x - x = 30

5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 6

That is the number is 6

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