Question 391775
 what number increased by 1/2 of itself equals 54.
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Equation:
x + (1/2)x = 54
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(3/2)x = 54
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Multiply both sides by 2/3 to get:
x = (2/3)54
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x = 2*18
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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