Question

Three more than two-thirds of a number is the same as 1 less than twice the number. Let x be the number. Write and solve an equation to find x.

Answer 1

`x=3`

Explanation:

Let

x-----> the number

we know that

`(2)/(3)x+3=2x-1` ----> equation that represent the problem

solve for x

`2x-(2)/(3)x=3+1`

`(4)/(3)x=4`

`x=4*3/4=3`