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If you triple a number then subtract 14, you get 2/3

Solution

I f yo u t r i pl e a n u mb er t h e n s u b t r a c t 14, yo u g e t \frac{2}{3}

Solution

The number : 4 \frac{8}{9}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 14 = \frac{2}{3}

Solve for

x, 3 x - 14 = \frac{2}{3} : x = \frac{44}{9}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{44}{9} = 4 \frac{8}{9}

The number : 4 \frac{8}{9}

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