SOLUTION: if one half of a certain number is added to one third of the same number, the result is 30.Find the number.

Question 989120: if one half of a certain number is added to one third of the same number, the result is 30.Find the number.
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Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2x+1/3x=30
3/6x+2/6x=30
5/6x=30
x=30/(5/6)
x=30*6/5
x=36
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