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Write the equation for:

One-half of a number added to itself equals twice the difference of the number and four


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Answer:


(1)/(2) x +x = 2 (x-4)

Explanation:

Suppose number is x

Following equation can be written from question statement


(1)/(2) x +x = 2 (x-4)

Simplifying it further


(3)/(2) x = 2x-8


(3)/(2) x -2x=-8


(3x-4x)/(2)= -8


-x= -16\\x=16

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