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if 12 is added to half a number, the result is one more than the original number. what is the original number

Solution

i f 12 i s a dd e d t o ha l f a n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s o n e m ore t han t h e or i g ina l n u mb er . w ha t i s t h e or i g ina l n u mb er

Solution

The number : 22

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{1}{2} x + 12 = 1 + x

Solve for

x, \frac{1}{2} x + 12 = 1 + x : x = 22

The number : 22

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