SOLUTION: Three times the number is two less than half of 52.

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Question 740797:

Three times the number is two less than half of 52.

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3X=52/2-2
3X=26-2
3X=24
X=24/3
X=8 ANS.

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