(down) 0 (up)

2 of the number. What is the #??? I so don't get this!!!!
⚑ Flag

by SolSun at November 03, 2010

If you are answering this, please put how you did it and the answer.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I worked it out, it's 30, but just to make sure. :)

Answers

(up) 0 (down)

So the question is "5 + x/3 = x/2" right? Multiply everything by 6(5)(6) + (x/3)(6) = (x/2)(6)30 + 2x = 3xSubtract 2x from both sides30 = xIs this right?

⚑ Flag

12293

Charley005 November 03, 2010

(up) 0 (down)

Yes, it is correct... 1/3 x + 5 = 1/2 x, (1/3 -1/2)x = -5, x = 30

⚑ Flag

12303

John_Doe November 04, 2010

Join Game Changers!

Flag this because it ...

If I add 5 to 1/3 of a number, the result is 1/2 of the number. What is the #??? I so don't get this!!!! ⚑ Flag

Answers

If I add 5 to 1/3 of a number, the result is 1/2 of the number. What is the #??? I so don't get this!!!!
⚑ Flag