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Five more than a half number is 6. find the number.
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Five more than a half number is 6. find the number.

User Simon Broadhead
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Equation :
1/2x +5 = 6

Subtract both sides by five:
1/2x = 1

Multipy by 2:
X=2
User JonatasTeixeira
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First write the equation:
1/2x + 5 = 6

Then subtract five from both sides:

1/2x = 1

Multiply both sides by 2:

x = 2
User Benny Bottema
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