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  • 06-09-2021
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One half of a number increased by 16 is 4 less than two thirds of the number. what is the number

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reinhard10158
reinhard10158 reinhard10158
  • 08-09-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

x = number

x/2 + 16 = 2/3x - 4

x + 32 = 4/3x - 8

3x + 96 = 4x - 24

120 = x

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manissaha129
manissaha129 manissaha129
  • 10-09-2021

Answer:

Let the required number be x

According to the above problem,

[tex] \frac{x}{2} + 16 = \frac{2x}{3} - 4 \\ \frac{2x}{3} - \frac{x}{2} = 16 + 4 \\ \frac{(4x - 3x)}{6} = 20 \\ \frac{x}{6} = 20 \\ x = 6 \times 20 \\ \boxed{ x = 120}[/tex]

Therefore,

  • The required number is 120.
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