SOLUTION: what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 63? n+1/2=63 n=42 don't know how to come to 42, the answer....thank you Struggling Algebra Student
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Question 17852: what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 63? n+1/2=63 n=42 don't know how to come to 42, the answer....thank you Struggling Algebra Student Answer by LilSkittleMd(119) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Your equation is:
x+1/2x=63 (a number increased by 1/2 of itself=x+1/2x)
1.5x=63
x=42
Hope that helps
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