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maksim [4K]
3 years ago
15

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.

Mathematics
2 answers:
ivanzaharov [21]3 years ago
8 0

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half

= 3/4 x + 1/2

So three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen:

3/4 x + 1/2 = 14

Multiply both sides by 4

3x + 2 = 56

Subtract 2 from both sides

3x = 54

Divide both sides by 3

x = 18

Answer: The number is 18

maria [59]3 years ago
8 0

the answer is 18 :) :)

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