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Write an algebraic equation to represent each English sentence. (Let $x$ represent the unknown number.) Then solve the equation.The difference of a number and $\frac{2}{3}$ is $\frac{1}{3}$
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The sentence says "The difference of a number and $\frac{2}{3}$ is $\frac{1}{3}$". This translates to $x - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$. Show more…
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