SOLUTION: Write an equation to represent the relationship. solve the equation. eight less than half (hint: divide by 2) a number equal 25

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Question 1144594: Write an equation to represent the relationship. solve the equation. eight less than half (hint: divide by 2) a number equal 25
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Write an equation to represent the relationship. solve the equation. eight less than half (hint: divide by 2) a number equal 25
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%28x%2F2%29-8+=+25
multiply equation by 2, gets rid of the fraction
x - 16 = 50
x = 50 + 16
x = 66
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see if that flies
66%2F2 - 8 = 25
33 - 8 = 25