Question

Write each statement as an equation, and find the number.
Ten more than one-third of a number is the same as the number decreased by two
I Need to show all the work. I Am Horrible At Math Can Someone Please Take Me Through The Steps to get positive 18For The Answer

Answer 1

let the number Ten more than one third of a number is the same (equal to) as the number decreased by 2

in the form of an equation it will look like this:

10 + (1/3)x = x - 2

Answer 2

let the number equal x by the way. I meant to write that.

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

Now you are left with an algebraic expression, for which you can solve for x

Answer 5

I am Horrible at solving with fractions please help

Answer 6

you get 12+1/3x=x Right?

Answer 7

yes that is right

Answer 8

Then I would subtract 1/3 from both sides correct

Answer 9

now remember that x is the same as (3x/3), so you can use that to combine the fractions easier

Answer 10

I would write it as 12 = (3x/3) - (1x/3)

12 = 2x/3

multiply the 12 by 3 then divide by 2

x = 18