Write this statement out as an equation and solve.
Two thirds the sum of 30 and a number is 26.
(2/3)(30 + x) = 26
20 + (2/3)x = 26
(2/3)x = 6
x = 6 / (2/3)
x = 6 * (3/2)
x = 9
Two thirds the sum of 30 and a number is 26.
20 + (2/3)x = 26
(2/3)x = 6
x = 6 / (2/3)
x = 6 * (3/2)
x = 9