Question

Decreasing half of a number by 19.7 results in –4.1. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

31.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Therefore 1/2 x - 19.7 = -4.1

1/2x = -4.1 + 19.7

1/2 x = 15.6

x = 15.6*2

x = 31.2