Question

A number is equal to half the sum of the same number and ten. Set up and equation and find that number.

Answer 1

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Answer:

• n = n/2 + 10
• 20

Explanation:

Let n represent the number. Then half the number is n/2. We are told that ...

n = n/2 +10 . . . . the number equals half the number plus 10

n/2 = 10 . . . . . . .subtract n/2

n = 20 . . . . . . . . multiply by 2

The number is 20.