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  • 09-11-2020
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Six fewer than half a number is ten more than two and a half times the number. Define a variable, write an equation, and solve it to find the number.

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Melody64 Melody64
  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

Define a Variable: x = the number

Equation: 1/2x - 6 = 2 1/2x + 10

Solve:

1/2x - 6 = 2 1/2x + 10

1/2x - 16 = 2 1/2x

-16 = 2x

x = -8

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