Question 841226


A number increased by 5 and divided by 2 is equal to 75.


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1.) Read carefully and look for key words.



A number (n= a number)


increased by 5 (+5)


divided by 2 


is equal(=) to 75.


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2.) Using what we found in step 1, create the equation.


{{{(n+5)/2=75}}}


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3.) Solve for "n".


{{{(n+5)/2=75}}}


{{{ (2/1)((n+5)/2)=(2/1)75}}}


{{{n+5=150}}}


{{{n+5-5=150-5}}}


{{{n=145}}}


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4.) Check.


A number increased by 5 and divided by 2 is equal to 75.



{{{(145+5)/2=75}}}


{{{150/2=75}}}


{{{75=75}}}


Checks!


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5. Answer.



{{{n=145}}}