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The sum of twice a number and half the number is 10

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw i ce a n u mb er an d ha l f t h e n u mb er i s 10

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x + \frac{1}{2} x = 10

Solve for

x, 2 x + \frac{1}{2} x = 10 : x = 4

The number : 4

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