Question

One-half of a number is 17 more than one-third of that number. What is the number?
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Answer 1

Answer:

102

Step-by-step explanation:

It's 102.

n2=n3+17

⟹6×n2=6(n3+17)

⟹3n−2n=(2n+102)−2n

n=102

Verify:

1022=1023+17

⟹51=34+17

⟹51=51✓

Q.E.D.

Answer 2

Answer:

51

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