SOLUTION: When I take half of my number and add two, I get twenty four?

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Question 986637: When I take half of my number and add two, I get twenty four?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When I take half of my number and add two, I get twenty four?
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Equation:
(1/2)x + 2 = 24
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Subtract 2 from both sides to get:
(1/2)x = 22
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Multiply both sides by 2 to get
x = 44
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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