Math, asked by callidusqueen, 1 year ago

If 5 is added to half of a number, the result is eleven less than the original number. What is the original number?

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Answered by Tylerwilliam
3
hola,

let the number be x

5+1/2x=11-x
1/2x+x=11-5
1x/2+2x/2=6
3x/2=6
3x=6*2
3x=12
x=12/3
x=4

hope it helps you
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Answered by nickkaushiknick
0

Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to question

5 + x/2 = x - 11

Multiplying both sides by 2

10 + x = 2x - 22

x = 32

Therefore desired number is 32.

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