SOLUTION: When 10 is added to half the sum of a number and 8, the result is 30. what is the number?

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Question 414089: When 10 is added to half the sum of a number and 8, the result is 30. what is the number?
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Hi

Let x represent the number

Question states***

 (1/2)(n+8) + 10 = 30

Solving for x

   (n+8) + 20 = 60

            n = 32

CHECKING our Answer***

 (1/2)40 + 10 = 30