One-third of a number x is equal to 22 less than the number. Write and solve an equation to find the number.

Question

please answer the question correctly and thank you for your help.

This is an 8th grade problem

Answer 1

First, we will write out the equation in numerical form

(1/3)x = x - 22

Simplify,

x/3 - x = - 22

-2x/3 = -22

2x / 3 = 22

2x = 66

x = 33