SOLUTION: A number is divided by two. Then nine is subtracted from the result. A value of 43 is obtained. What is the original number?

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Question 670484: A number is divided by two. Then nine is subtracted from the result. A value of 43 is obtained. What is the original number?
Answer by twinzmom(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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Work backwards and do the opposite. Start with 43, add 9, and multiply by 2 and you get 104. Check your work. 104÷2=52 subtract 9=43. Hope this helped.