SOLUTION: If 5 is subtracted from half a number, the result is 6 less than the number itself. Fin the number. If your answer is a fraction, enter it in the form a/b. Also enter your answe

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Question 95797: If 5 is subtracted from half a number, the result is 6 less than the number itself. Fin the number. If your answer is a fraction, enter it in the form a/b. Also enter your answer without spaces between numbers and symbols.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=the number
%28x%2F2%29-5=x-6
multiply 2 times both sides. x-10=2x-12
subtract x and add 12 to both sides. x=2
Check:
(2/2)-5=2-6
-4=-4
EdJones