Question

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 18

Explanation:

18 divided by 4 x 3 = 13.5

13.5 + 0.5 Aka One half = 14

Answer 2

First subtract 1/2 from both sides.3/4x+1/2−1/2=14−1/23/4x=27/2
Then multiply 4/3 on both sides.
4/3×3/4x=4/3×27/2
Therefore x = 18.