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  • 13-04-2016
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What is two-thirds of a number minus six is -10

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  • 13-04-2016
Lets call the number "x"
2/3x - 6=-10
Add 6 to both sides
         +6   +6
2/3x=-4
 Divide by 2/3 on both sides
-4 divided by 2/3 is
-8/3
x = -8/3 or -2 2/3
The number is -2 2/3.
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