SOLUTION: Half of a certain number is three more than the number. Write down an expression for the statement above.

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Question 1129661: Half of a certain number is three more than the number. Write down an expression for the statement above.
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Half of a certain number is three more than the number.
Write down an expression for the statement above.
x = x + 3
:
(x=-6)

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