Concept explainers
Find the required number.
Answer to Problem 38STP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Two thirds equals negative eight times a number.
Concept Used:
Convert the phrase ‘Two thirds equals
Calculation:
Let the number be
Negative eight times a number:
Two − thirds equals
Equation:
Solve : Multiply each term of the equation by 3, the denominator of left side
The required number is
Thus, the required number is
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