SOLUTION: Half a number is increased by 10. The result is 40. What is that number?

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Question 422379: Half a number is increased by 10. The result is 40. What is that number?

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Half a number is increased by 10. The result is 40. What is that number?
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
(1/2)x + 10 = 40
(1/2)x = 30
x = 2*30
x = 60
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stan H.