Question

Write and solve an equation to find the number.

Ten less than half of a number(x) is 6.

Answer 1

(x/2)-10=6

half of x = x/2
ten less = -10

Answer 2

x = 32

Explanation:

`(1)/(2)`x-10 = 6

Isolate the x.

`(1)/(2)`x = 6+10

Simplify.

`(1)/(2)`x = 16

(
`(1)/(2)`x × 2 =
`(2)/(2)`x) Find x.

`(2)/(2)`x = 16 × 2

Simplify.

`(2)/(2)`x = 32