Question

Twice a number added to half of itself equals 24 . Find the nymber

Answer 1

Let
the number be = X

then as given
2X + 1/2 X = 24

=> 5/2 X = 24

=> 5X = 48

=> X = 48 ÷ 5

=> X = 9.6

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

your correct answer is x= 9.6

step-by-step explanation

Let the number be x

Let the number be xaccording to question,

$2x + \frac{1}{2}x = 24$

$4x + x \div 2 = 24$

$5x = 48$

$x = \frac{48}{5}$

$x = 9.6$

thus, x = 9.6 is the required number.