Ten less than half of a number(x) is 6.

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Deksden · Answer 1 · 2021-09-13T23:51:30+0000

Answer:

x = 32

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Unknown number = x

Translating the word problem into an algebraic equation, we have;

$\frac {x}{2} - 10 = 6$

Lowest common denominator (LCD) = 2

We multiply all through by 2;

$2* \frac {x}{2} - 2*10 = 2*6$

x - 20 = 12

x = 12 + 20

x = 32

Therefore, the unknown number is 32.