Question

a number when added to its half given 72 find the other

Answer 1

Define x:

Let the number be x

Form equation:

Number added to half of its number is 72

x + 1/2x = 72

Solve x:

x + 1/2x = 72

3/2x = 72

x = 72 ÷ 3/2

x = 48

Answer: The number is 48