Question

If u subtract 1/2 from a number and multiply the result by 1/2, u get 1/8, what is the number. please help whoever answers correctly I will mark them brainiest, rate them, and thanks to them.

Answer 1

Answer:

3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

Subtract 1/2 from the unknown number: x - 1/2

Multiply the result by 1/2: 1/2(x - 1/2)

You get 1/8: 1/2(x - 1/2) = 1/8

Now we solve the equation for x.

1/2(x - 1/2) = 1/8

Multiply both sides by 2.

2 * 1/2(x - 1/2) = 2 * 1/8

x - 1/2 = 1/4

Multiply both sides by 4

4x - 4 * 1/2 = 4 * 1/4

4x - 2 = 1

Add 2 to both sides.

4x = 3

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 3/4

Answer: The number is 3/4.