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Which equation can be used to represent the statement? Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths. One-half + x = 1.5 One-half x minus 1.5 = 7 StartFraction x over 2 EndFraction minus 7 = 1.5 7 minus StartFraction x over 2 EndFraction = 1.5

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Answer:

its c

Explanation:

User EmilDo
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Given:

Statement is "Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths."

To find:

The equation for the given statement.

Solution:

Let the unknown number be x.

Half of a number :
(x)/(2)

Half of a number minus seven :
(x)/(2)-7

One and five-tenths :
1(5)/(10)=1.5

Half of a number minus seven is one and five-tenths:


(x)/(2)-7=1.5

The required equation for the given statement is
(x)/(2)-7=1.5.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

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