Write 2 1/3 - x/3 as a product of two factors one of which is 1/3

Question

Please help with this math. My son and I are stuck

Answer 1

Convert the mixed number as a fraction.  Your equivalent expression is

 

(7/3) - (x / 3)

 

 

Then, the factored form is

 

(1/3)(7 - x)