SOLUTION: Twelve less than half of a number is 7. Find the number.

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Question 126582: Twelve less than half of a number is 7. Find the number.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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.5X-12=7
.5X=7+12
.5X=19
X=19/.5
X=38