SOLUTION: Twice a number,decreased by 9, is half the same number increased by 6

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Question 251744: Twice a number,decreased by 9, is half the same number increased by 6
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2X-9=X/2+6
2X-.5X=6+9
1.5X=15
X=15/1.5
X=10 ANS.
PROOF:
2*10-9=10/2+6
20-9=5+6
11=11