Question

Translate the sentence into an equation using n as the unknown number. Then solve the equation for n.

5 increased by half a number is 11.

a.
5 + 0.5n = 11
n = 12
c.
5(0.5n) = 11

n = 4.4

b.
5n + 0.5 = 11
n = 2.1
d.
5n +0.5 = 11
n = 12



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D is correct

Explanation:

I hope this helps

5 increased by half a number is 11.

5 increased by half a number is 11. 5 + 1/2n = 11 where n is the unknown number. 1/2n = 11 - 5 = 6 n = 6 * 2 = 12 The number is 12.

Answer 2

the answer is A)5+0.5n=11

Explanation:

5 is increased by half a number, so half of. a number(n) is added to 5