Question

Half the difference of a number and 18 is equivalent to -25. find the number

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is:

the number is 68

Explanation:

(18-n) /2 = -25

×2

(18-n) = -50

-18

-n = -68

/-1

n= 68

Plug it back in!

(18-68) /2 = -25 ???

-50/2 = -25 ✓✓✓

Hope this helps