I need help. Someone please help me.

Thread Topic: I need help. Someone please help me.

Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

How do I set up this problem as an equation that I can solve?

Two thirds of a number reduced by 11 is equal to four more than the number. Find the number.

At first I thought the set up was 2/3n - 11 = 4 + n but I can't get the correct answer..
Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

PLEASE
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

Ummmm I probably would've done the same thing you did.

I just did the problem in my head in like 2 seconds and got -45 but I'm half asleep. :P
Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

Does -45 work on BOTH sides, though?

2/3 times -45 - 11 is equal to -45 + 4?
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

Well I'm too lazy to test it but n - 2/3n equals 1/3n and -11 -4 equals -15, then when it's dived by 1/3 you get -45.
So it probably works.
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

I just checked and they both equal -41.
Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

Really? SO WE DID DO IT RIGHT

OMG

THANK YOU
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

No problem. ~~I'm in love with math.~~
Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

Wanna help me with one more problem? I just need help setting it up. >:O
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

Sure. :D
Dark22978 Hot Shot

11 years ago

wait I got it nm

thank you though ;;
DrunkenMoron Junior

11 years ago

You're welcome. :)

This thread is locked, therefore no new posts can be made.