Work out the number they both started with

Question

Anna and Tom write down the same number Anna multiplies the number by 5 the adds 4 to the result, Anna writes down her answer. Tom subtracts the number from 10, Tom writes down his answer, Anna's answer is two thirds of Tom's. work out the number they both started with. Show your working

Answer 1

Anna: 5n + 4

Tom: 10 - n

 

5n + 4) = (2/3)(10 - n)

 

Can you solve for n and answer?