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three less than three times a number is 5/6 .what is one more than twice the number

Solution

three less than three times a number is \frac{5}{6}.what is one more than twice the number

Solution

twice the number : 2 \frac{5}{9}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 3 = \frac{5}{6}

Solve for

x, 3 x - 3 = \frac{5}{6} : x = \frac{23}{18}

2 x = 2 \cdot \frac{23}{18} = \frac{23}{9}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{23}{9} = 2 \frac{5}{9}

twice the number : 2 \frac{5}{9}

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