Question

One-third times the difference of a number and 5 is Negative two-thirds. Which equation best shows this? One possible first step in solving the equation in the above problem is to . The value of the number is .

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 1/3(n-5) = -2/3

2. distribute 1/3

3. 3

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

⅓(5 - X) = -⅔

5 - X = -2

X = 7

Or

⅓(X - 5) = -⅔

X - 5 = -2

X = 3