Two thirds of a number x decreased by 5 is 9 what is the number?

Two thirds of a number x :

Two thirds of a number x decreased by 5:


Two thirds of a number x decreased by 5 is 9:



now solve for x:

2/3 x = 9+5
2/3 x = 14
x = 14*3/2
x=21

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