SOLUTION: Four less than half a number is equal to 37 less than twice the number. How do you Translate the sentence into an equation and Solve the equation.

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Question 994387: Four less than half a number is equal to 37 less than twice the number. How do you Translate the sentence into an equation and Solve the equation.

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Four less than half a number is equal to 37 less than twice the number. How do you Translate the sentence into an equation and Solve the equation.
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(1/2)x - 4 = 2x-37
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(3/2)x = 33
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(1/2)x = 11
x = 22
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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