Three more than two-thirds of a number equals 15 less than the number Find the number - Maths - Simple Equations

Question

Three more than two-thirds of a number equals 15 less than the
number Find the number ? (Answer is given as 54)

Varun Rawat · Accepted Answer

Let the required number = xNow, according to question :    2x3 + 3 = x - 15⇒2x3 - x = -15 - 3⇒2x - 3x3 = -18⇒-x3 = -18⇒x = 54So, required number = 54

Three more than two-thirds of a number equals 15 less than the number . Find the number ? (Answer is given as 54)