Pounds

3 pounds subtract 1/3 of a pound.

Correct answer:

x =  2.6667

Step-by-step explanation:

$x=3-1\mathrm{/}3={\displaystyle \frac{8}{3}}=2\frac{2}{3}=2.6667$

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