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PLEASE HELP 20 POINTS Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.
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PLEASE HELP 20 POINTS

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.

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18 is your number,have a good day.
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(3/4) x + (1/2) = 14
subtract (1/2) from both sides
(3/4)x = 13.5
(3/4)x = (27/2) multiply (4/3) the reciprocal of (3/4) on both sides to clear the (3/4) that is multiplied to the x.

x = (27/2)(4/3)
x = 18
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