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12 March, 10:26

Steven added a number to one-sixth. Will subtracted the same number from one and two-thirds. They each got the same answer. What is the number?

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  1. 12 March, 10:39
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    x=3/4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Set up an equation:

    1/6+x=1 2/3-x

    1/6+x=5/3-x

    1/6+x=10/6-x

    2x=9/6

    2x=3/2

    4x=3

    x=3/4

    Check:

    common denominator of 12

    2/12+9/12=11/12 AND 20/12-9/12=11/12
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