Question

If 10 is subtracted from half of the number the result is 4

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

According to question

x/2 - 10 = 4

Solve the equation to find x

x/2 = 4 + 10

x = 2 × (4 + 10)

x = 28

The number is 28

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be X

x/2 - 10 = 4

x - 20/2 = 4

x - 20 = 4*2

x = 8 + 20

= 28. ans.