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The sum of half a number, n, and 15 is 24. What is the value of the number n?

User Alejandro Carnero
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Answer:

18

Explanation:

n/2 + 15 = 24

subtract 15 from both sides

n/2 = 9

Multiply both sides by 2

n=18

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