Question

The difference of a number divided by 2 and 1 is 5. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE NUMBER =X

:(X/2)-(X/1)=5

×-2×/2=5

-×=10

×=-10

TO CHECK ANSWER PUTTING VALUE OF X = = -10

(-10/2)-(-10/1)=5

-10+20/2=5

10/2=5

5=5