If one-third of a number is 24 less than the thrice of the number, find the number.

9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 'x'

One third of a number : (1/3) *x

Thrice the number = 3x

Multiply the entire equation by 3

9x - x =  72

8x = 72

Divide both sides by 8

x = 72/8

x = 9

answer: 0

step-by-step explanation: the positive, like 5, + its opposite, like -5 would be 0

5+(-5)=0, or 5-5=0