SOLUTION: Three more than one-half is the same as 17 minus three times the number.

SOLUTION: Three more than one-half is the same as 17 minus three times the number.

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Question 687712: Three more than one-half is the same as 17 minus three times the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.5x+3=17-3x
3.5x=14
x=14/3.5
x=4
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