Question

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

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Then,

$\frac{x}{2} + 24 = 2x \\ \\ 24 = 2x - \frac{x}{2} \\ \\ 24 = \frac{4x - x}{2} \\ \\ 48 = 3x \\ \\ x = \frac{48}{3} = 16$