SOLUTION: when 50% of a number is subtracted from 70, the result is 2 less than the number write equation and solve

SOLUTION: when 50% of a number is subtracted from 70, the result is 2 less than the number write equation and solve

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Question 268441: when 50% of a number is subtracted from 70, the result is 2 less than the number
write equation and solve
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
when 50% of a number is subtracted from 70, the result is 2 less than the number
write equation and solve
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
70-0.5x = x-2
(3/2)x = 72
x = (2/3)72
x = 48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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