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Two thirds of a number is-10. What is the number?

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Solution

Twothirdsofanumberis−10.Whatisthenumber?

Solution

Thenumber:−15
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:32​x=−10
Solve for x,32​x=−10:x=−15
Thenumber:−15

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