X + (2x/3 - 2) = 103 : Write the expression. x + 2x/3 - 2 = 103 : Remove parentheses. (x + 2x/3 - 2) × 3 = 103 × 3 : Multiply both sides by 3 to remove the fraction. 3x + 2x - 6 = 309 : Evaluate. 5x - 6 = 309 : Combine like terms 5x - 6 + 6 = 309 + 6 : Isolate x by adding 6 to each side. 5x / 5 = 315 / 5 : Divide by x to find its value. x = 63. 63 is one of the number. Now, find the second number using its quantity. 2x / 3 - 2 2(63) / 3 - 2 126 / 3 - 2 = 40. One of the numbers is 63, and the other number is 40.