SOLUTION: half of a certain number is subtracted from 26 and the result is then tripled, and the answer is 18. find the number

Question 186684: half of a certain number is subtracted from 26 and the result is then tripled, and the answer is 18. find the number
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"half of a certain number is subtracted from 26 and the result is then tripled, and the answer is 18" translates to

Start with the given equation.

Divide both sides by 3.

Reduce

Subtract 26 from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Multiply both sides by -2.

Multiply

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Answer:

So the solution is which means that the number is 40
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