SOLUTION: the difference between twice a number and half the number is 30. what is the number?

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Question 562203: the difference between twice a number and half the number is 30. what is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the difference between twice a number and half the number is 30. what is the number?
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Equation:
2x - (1/2)x = 30
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(3/2)x = 30
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x = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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