When a third of a number is subtracted from a half of the same number, 60 is the result. Find the number

Answer 1

Hi Laine, let x represent the unknown number. Then the equation to solve is:

1/2 x - 1/3 x = 60

Clear the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by 6 (LCD).

6 * (1/2 x - 1/3 x = 60)

3x - 2x = 360

x = 360

Answer:

If x = 360, then 1/2 * 360 = 180, and 1/3 * 360 = 120.

180 - 120 = 60

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