Question
Translate the following statements into an equation, using $x$ as the variable: Two-third of number is $12.$
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Answer
Let the number be $x.$
Two-third of this number $=\frac{2}{3}\text{x}$
According to the question, $\frac{2\text{x}}{3}=12$
Hence, the required equation is $\frac{2\text{x}}{3}=12.$
Two-third of this number $=\frac{2}{3}\text{x}$
According to the question, $\frac{2\text{x}}{3}=12$
Hence, the required equation is $\frac{2\text{x}}{3}=12.$
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