Write the equation for: One-half of a number added to itself equals twice the difference of the number and four Plz help :) I really need help

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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

Plz help :)
I really need help

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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

$-x= -16\\x=16$

Mikefolu answered Oct 15, 2022

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