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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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
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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
have a great day
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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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