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The sum of half of a number and 49 is 2 1/4 of the number. Find the number

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try −23.375 pretty sure that’s it i did the math lmk if i’m wrong just in case
User Viteinfinite
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Answer:

x = 28

Explanation:

given, x/2 + 49 = 21/4

x/2 + 49 = 9x/4

2x +196 = 9x

7x = 196

x = 28

I hope this helps a little bit.

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