SOLUTION: One half of a certain number is 10 more than one sixth of a number. Find the number. Help me please..

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Question 666551: One half of a certain number is 10 more than one sixth of a number. Find the number.
Help me please..
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F2x = 10 + 1%2F6x
Multiply the entire equation by 6
3x = 10 + x
Combine like terms
3x - x = 10
2x = 10
highlight_green%28x+=+5%29
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