SOLUTION: The three times of the, sum of ten and half of a number is sum of 6 and, a number decreased by 5
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Question 847490: The three times of the, sum of ten and half of a number is sum of 6 and, a number decreased by 5
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not sure what the first part is all about, but I will read it as "sum of ten and half of a number is sum of 6 and, a number decreased by 5"
10 + n/2 = 6 + n-5
10+ n/2 = n + 1
20 + n = 2n + 2
-n = -18
n = 18
Check:
10 + 9 = 6 + 13
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