SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 2 less than 1/2 the number is 30. Find the number.

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Question 1021633: The sum of a number and 2 less than 1/2 the number is 30. Find the number.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=the number
(0.5x-2) = 2 less than 1/2 the number
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x+(0.5x-2)=30
1.5x-2=30
1.5x=32
x=21.33
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ANSWER: The number is 21.33
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