Question

When 1 is added to one-half of number x, the result is 3. What is the value of x?

A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
E) 8
And why?

Answer 1

C) 4

Explanation:

1 + x/2 = 3

x/2 = 2

x = 4

The value of x is 4.

Start with 4. Half of 4 is 2. Add 1. You get 3. 4 makes the problem work, so 4 is the answer.

Answer: C) 4