SOLUTION: what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 54.
I can get to x + x/2 = 54 but i don't know what to do after that
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Question 391775: what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 54.
I can get to x + x/2 = 54 but i don't know what to do after that Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 54.
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Equation:
x + (1/2)x = 54
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(3/2)x = 54
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Multiply both sides by 2/3 to get:
x = (2/3)54
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x = 2*18
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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