Question

a certain number was increased by 5 then decreased by 3 than halved the result was 0.3 less than the original number

Answer 1

X=0.8

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

Step 2: Subtract x from both sides.

Step 3: Add 3/2 to both sides.

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 2/3. )

Answer 2

as a decimal: 2.6
or as a fraction: 13/5