SOLUTION: Two decreased by half of a number is 1/4 of the number.

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Question 659860: Two decreased by half of a number is 1/4 of the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Two decreased by half of a numberhighlight%28x%29 is 1/4 of the number

Question states*** 

 2+-+x%2F2+=+x%2F4   |Multiplying thru by 4 so as all denominators = 1

   8 - 2x = x

     8 = 3x

     8/3 = x

and...

12%2F6+-+8%2F6+=+4%2F6+=+8%2F12+=+4%2F6