SOLUTION: Half a number increased by 6 is the same as two times one less than the number. What is the number ?

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Question 840607: Half a number increased by 6 is the same as two times one less than the number. What is the number ?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/2 + 6 = 2(x-1)
x/2 + 6 = 2x - 2
8 = 3x/2

x = 16/3