If 2/3 of a certain number is subtracted from twice the number, the result is 20. Find the number.
Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Let the number be x
According to question:
2/3 of the number subtracted from twice the
number, the result is 20
so, 2x - 2/3 x = 20
Solving above equation:
2x- 2/3 x = 20
6-2/3 x = 20
4/3 x = 20
x = 20 × 3 /4
x = 15
Hence, the Number is 15.