SOLUTION: One-half of a number is equal to the number plus ten

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Question 776387: One-half of a number is equal to the number plus ten
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.5*x=x+10
0.5* x - x =10
-0.5x=10
x=-20