Question
Translate the following statements into an equation, using $x$ as the variable:$1$ subtracted from one-third of a number gives $1.$

Answer

Let the number be $x.$
Twice of this number $=\frac{\text{x}}{3}$
According to the question, $\frac{\text{x}}{3}-1=1$
Hence, the required equation is $\frac{\text{x}}{3}-1=1.$

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