ANSWER: -144
Let x = the number
Equation:
72 + x = 2/3 (x)
x - 2x/3 = -72
(3x - 2x)/3 = -72
x/3 = -72
x = 3 * -72
x = -216
Check:
72 + x = 2/3 (x)
72 +(-216) = 2(-216)/3
72 - 216 = -432/3
-144 = -144
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