Question

For the sentence below, write an equivalent equation in symbols.

Answer 1

Answer:

  x/3 +x/2 = x-3

Step-by-step explanation:

One-third of the number is x/3.

One-half of the number is x/2.

Three less than the number is x-3.

The expression you want is ...

  x/3 +x/2 = x-3

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The number is 18.