The sum of a number and its half is 27. Find the number. Let the number be y

Diego Alvis asked Aug 7, 2023

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The sum of a number and its half is 27. Find the number.
Let the number be y

Diego Alvis asked Aug 7, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

the number is y

you are told

y+0.5y=27

Therefore,

1.5y = 27.

If you divide by 1.5 on both sides, you'll get 18 which is your answer.

18+9=27

Windweller answered Aug 13, 2023

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