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A number is divided by 2 and then the quotient is added to 8. the result is 35 find the number

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Given:

A number is divided by 2

The quotient is added to 8.

The result is 35

Let the number be 'x'


(x)/(2)+8=35
\begin{gathered} (x)/(2)=35-8 \\ (x)/(2)=27 \\ x=2*27 \\ x=54 \end{gathered}

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