Question

Two times the sum of half a number and six is four. Find the number.

Answer 1

The number is:

-8

Explanation:

2(a/2 + 6 ) = 4

2*a/2 + 2*6 = 4

2a/2 + 12 = 4

a + 12 = 4

a = 4-12

a = -8

Check:

2(-8/2 + 6) = 4

2(-4+6) = 4

2*2 = 4