SOLUTION: One half of a number is -12

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Question 1039553: One half of a number is -12
Found 2 solutions by jorel555, ikleyn:
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2=-12
x=-24!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by ikleyn(52797) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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One half of a number is -12
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I assume the question should be   "Find the number".

Answer.  If "One half of a number is  -12",  then the number is  -24.

Solution.   %281%2F2%29%2Ax = -12 ---> x = 2*(-12) = -24.