find the number such that half of the number is 5 less than 8
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Let x be the number you are searching for.
(1/2) x = (2/3) x - 7
Rearranging the terms
x/2 - 2x/3 = -7
We need to find a common denominator, which is 6 (i.e. 2 x 3)
So,
3x/6 - 4x/6 = -7
-x/6 = -7
x = 42
Let's check this
1/2 x = 21
2/3 x - 7 = 28 - 7 = 21
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(1/2) x = (2/3) x - 7
Rearranging the terms
x/2 - 2x/3 = -7
We need to find a common denominator, which is 6 (i.e. 2 x 3)
So,
3x/6 - 4x/6 = -7
-x/6 = -7
x = 42
Let's check this
1/2 x = 21
2/3 x - 7 = 28 - 7 = 21
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