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  • 12-07-2022
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If two-thirds of a number is diminished by 8, the result is 32

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Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call the number A.

We are told that:

(2/3)A - 8 = 32

Multiply both sides by 3 and rearrange:

3*[(2/3)A - 8 = 32]

2A - 24 = 96

2A = 120

A = 60

CHECK:

Does (2/3) of 60 minus 8 equal 32?

(2/3)*(60) = 40

40 - 8 = 32

YES

The number is 60

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