Question

Five more than half a number is six. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

5+½x=6

½x=6-5

x=1x2

x=2

Answer 2

Let the number be "x"

$\frac{1}{2} \times x + 5 = 6 \\ \\ \frac{x}{2} = 6 - 5 \\ \\ \frac{x}{2} = 1 \\ \\ x = 2$