SOLUTION: What is the number which when multiplied by 2 and added to 8 gives the same result as when it is divided by 2 and has 32 added to it ?

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Question 731557: What is the number which when multiplied by 2 and added to 8 gives the same result as when it is divided by 2 and has 32 added to it ?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the number x.


2x+8=x/2 +32


2x - x/2 = 32-8


1.5x = 24


x=16