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  • 19-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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2/3 of a number is subtracted from3/4 of the same number and the result gives 1/2.find the number​

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  • 19-12-2020

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

(3/4)x - (2/3)x = 1/2

3x/4 - 2x/3 = 1/2

9x/12 - 8x/12 = 1/2

x/12 = 1/2

x = 1/2 * 12

x = 6

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