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20 more than half a number equals 42.

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Solution

20morethanhalfanumberequals42.

Solution

Thenumber:44
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:20+21​x=42
Solve for x,20+21​x=42:x=44
Thenumber:44

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