SOLUTION: 4 less than half of a number = 17 My equation: 4 - (x/2)= 17

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Question 659464: 4 less than half of a number = 17

My equation:
4 - (x/2)= 17

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lynnlo:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 less than half of a number = 17
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
x/2 - 4 = 17
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x/2 = 21
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x = 42
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Cheers,
stan H.

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):