SOLUTION: thirty six less than twice the number x is half of the sum of x and 5

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Question 392822: thirty six less than twice the number x is half of the sum of x and 5
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-36+=+%28x%2B5%29%2F2 Multiply by 2.
4x-72+=+x%2B5 Subtract x.
3x-72+=+5 Add 72.
3x+=+77 Divide by 3.
x+=+25.67Approx.