8 Half a number increased by 10 is equal to 35 less than twice the number. What is the number?

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Half a number increased by 10 is
equal to 35 less than twice the
number. What is the number?

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x/2 + 10 = 35 - 2x

x/2 + 2x = 35 - 10

5x/2 = 25

5x = 25.2

5x = 50

x = 50/5

x = 10

The number is 10

Zec answered Oct 6, 2020

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