SOLUTION: 31 more than half another number equals 70. What are the two numbers?

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Question 375479: 31 more than half another number equals 70. What are the two numbers?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.5x+31+x=70
1.5x=39
x=26
.5x+31=44

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