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One-third of a number is 5 less than half of the same number. What is the number?

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Jul 19, 2016

$x = 30$

Explanation:

Let the number be $x$ so that we have something to use to make an equation.
$x/2 -5 = x/3 " or " x/2 -x/3 = 5$

$xx 6:" " 3x - 30 = 2x$

$x = 30$

Check: $1/2 xx 30 = 15$
$1/3 xx 30 = 10$

$15-10 = 5$

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