Question

Twice a number 24 greater than its half. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Let the number be x

Then, 2x-24=½x

=>2x= ½x+24

=> x = ½(½x+24)=¼x+12

=> x-¼x =12

=> ¾x = 12

=> x= 12×(4/3) = 16