Question

5. Find a number which when added to its half gives 42.
. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

28 .

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x.

According to the question , x + (x/2) = 42

2x +x = 84

3x = 84

x = 28

Thus the number is 28 .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be :  $x$

So the half of  $x$  will be  $\frac{x}{2}$

According to the question we have to add  $x$  with  $\frac{x}{2}$

So the eqt is  $x + \frac{x}{2} = 42$

We get  $x$ = 28