The quotient of 4 and the difference of an integer and 3 is the same as two-thirds. Find the integer.

1 answer:

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To find the integer, you must cross multiply, group the same terms, then divide both side by 2:

Solution:
4/(x-3)= 2/3
12 = 2x-6
18=2x
x= 9

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