SOLUTION: 4 less than half of a number = 17
My equation:
4 - (x/2)= 17
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Question 659464: 4 less than half of a number = 17
My equation:
4 - (x/2)= 17
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lynnlo:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 less than half of a number = 17
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
x/2 - 4 = 17
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x/2 = 21
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x = 42
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Cheers,
stan H.
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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