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[Lorettaxxx]

If one half of a number is 8 less than two-thirds of the number, what is the number?

I just need the equation then I can take it from there.

 

[skeeter]

you try it this time ... write the equation as you interpret the statement.

 

[Lorettaxxx]

1/2n=2/3-8 ????

 

[Loren]

Almost. It says 2/3 OF the number.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

1/2n=2/3-8 ????

almost

(1/2) * n = (2/3) * n - 8 <--- you missed the 'n' on the right hand side.