SOLUTION: The sum of three times a number and 12 is equal to half of the same number plus 22. What is the number?

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Question 654942: The sum of three times a number and 12 is equal to half of the same number plus 22. What is the number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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3X+12=X/2+22
3X-X/2=22-12
2.5X=10
X=10/2.5
X=4 ANS.
PROOF:
3*4+12=4/2+22
12+12=2+22
24=24