SOLUTION: The sum of half a number and 15 is equal to 85 what is the number

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Question 914505: The sum of half a number and 15 is equal to 85 what is the number
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2x+15=85
1/2x=85-15
1/2x=70
x=70/(1/2)
x=70*2/1
x=140