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twelve is the same as two-thirds a number diminished by two.

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  • 10-10-2018

12 = 2/3(x - 3)

Distributive property.

12 = 2/3x - 2

Add 2 to both sides.

14 = 2/3x

Multiply both sides by 3.

42 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2.

21 = x

The value of x is equal to 21.

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