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Popular Word Problems >

six less than two thirds of a number is negative ten

Solution

s i x l ess t han tw o t hi r d s o f a n u mb er i s n e g a t i v e t e n

Solution

The number : - 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{2}{3} x - 6 = - 10

Solve for

x, \frac{2}{3} x - 6 = - 10 : x = - 6

The number : - 6

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