SOLUTION: Quesion: Six less than half of this number is 8 more than double itself The sheet already told me the answer to this question is 108. But i also did it myself and got 60. So i

Question 854989: Quesion: Six less than half of this number is 8 more than double itself
The sheet already told me the answer to this question is 108.
But i also did it myself and got 60.
So i dont get it, can you please explain it to me and tell me which answer is correct?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Quesion: Six less than half of this number is 8 more than double itself
The sheet already told me the answer to this question is 108.
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Let the number be "x".
Equation:
(1/2)x - 6 = 2x+8
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Question: Is this what you mean?
Cheers,
Stan H.
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