Question

Half more than a rational number multiplied by 7 gives 17/2 find rational number

Answer 1

Answer:

x= $\frac{8}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let the rational number = x

The number is multiplied by 7, so 7 * x which is 7x

Then a half is added, as it says half more. so, 7x + $\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{17}{2}$

Now we solve this as an algebraic equation.

take away half from each side, so 7x = $\frac{16}{2}$ which is 8

so, 7x=8

divide by 7 on both sides

so, x= $\frac{8}{7}$