when 2 is subtracted from two-third of a number the result is the original number . find the number.

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anonymous · Answer

let the number be x,
2-(2/3)x=x
solve it.

anonymous · Answer

but i not getting the answer i tried that way the answer suppose to be 12

anonymous · Answer

I think 12 is not correct because two-third of 12 is 8 and if you minus 2 from it,it will be 6 not 12.

anonymous · Answer

correct then the teacher made a mistake with the answer

anonymous · Answer

yes I think so...

anonymous · Answer

i have a next question " the price of a fork is four-seventh of a spoon 10 forks and 6 spoons cost $41. find the price of a fork and spoon

anonymous · Answer

lets take price of spoon as x,
then (4/7)x is the price of fork,
10(4/7)x+6x=41
can you continue after this?

anonymous · Answer

i believe so