One third of a number x is equal to 22 less the number. Write and solve an equation to find the number

In these types of questions the term "of" refers to multiplication. So 1/3 of X is X times 1/3 which is X/3. 22 less than X means X-22.

SO the equation here is X/3 = X-33, now we solve for X.

multiply both sides by 3 - - - > X=3X-99

add 99 on both sides - - - > X+99=3X

Subtract X on both sides - - - > 99=2x

divide 2 on both sides - - - > X=49.5