Question

Nine less than one-half a number is fourteen

Answer 1

Answer:

46

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

according to question,

9 less than 1/2 of x is 14

so, x/2-9=14

x/2= 14+9

x/2 = 23

x = 23 × 2 = 46

Answer 2

Answer:

46 is the correct answer

Given:

Nine less than one-half a number is fourteen

To find:

the number

Solution:

Let the number be X.

according to the question,

X/2 - 9 = 14

X - 18 = 28

X = 28 + 18

X = 46

Hence, 46 is the correct answer.

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