SOLUTION: The sum of half of a number and 49 is 2 1/4 of the number. Find the number.

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Question 1055013: The sum of half of a number and 49 is 2 1/4 of the number. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29%28n%2B49%29+=+9%2F4
2(n+49) = 9
2n + 98 = 9
2n = -89
n = -44.5
checking -44.5+%2B+49+=+4.5 0r 4 1/2 0r 9/2
(1/2)(9/2)= 9/4 CHECKS!