SOLUTION: Half the product of 16 and a number increased by 3 is 27. Find the number.

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Question 475531: Half the product of 16 and a number increased by 3 is 27. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Half the product of 16 and a number increased by 3 is 27. Find the number.
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Equation:
(1/2)(16(x+2)) = 27
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16x + 32 = 54
16x = 22
x = 11/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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