Four times the sum of a number and 2/3 is 16/3 . Find the number. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Question

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Answer 1

Let's define the unknown number as x. We are given a relationship that can be written as an equation.

   4 * (x + 2/3) = 16/3

We hope to solve for x. We divide both sides by 4.

   x + 2/3 = 4/3

We subtract 2/3 from both sides.

   x = 2/3

The fraction is already in reduced form.