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Half of a number when added to 42 becomes 50. What is the original number?

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Answer:

16

Explanation:

42+8=50 then you double that number and 8x2 is 16 therefore the number must be 16

User Galanthus
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Answer:

16

Explanation:

50-42=8

8 times 2 is 16

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