SOLUTION: Fifteen more than half of a number is 26. Find the number.

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Question 965027: Fifteen more than half of a number is 26. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by EdenWolf, Alan3354:
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the number that we're trying to find.
%281%2F2%29x%2B15=26
x%2B30=52
x=22
The number is 22.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fifteen more than half of a number is 26. Find the number.
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n/2 + 15 = 26
n/2 = 11
n = 22