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If you triple a number then subtract 14, you get 2/3 of the original number. what is the original number?

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} o f t h e or i g ina l n u mb er . w ha t i s t h e or i g ina l n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

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

Solve for

x, 3 x - 14 = \frac{2}{3} x : x = 6

The number : 6

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