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One half of a number is 8 less than the number itself

One half of a number is 8 less than the number itself
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One half of a number is 8 less than the number itself

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User Hernamesbarbara
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1/2x = x - 8 <== ur equation
1/2x - x = -8
-1/2x = -8
x = -8 / (-1/2)
x = -8 * -2/1
x = 16 <== ur number
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