Question

What word problem could be used for the 2 step equation .5(x+40)=200

Answer 1

Since multiplying by 0.5 is the same as dividing by 2, the problem is described by the sentence

"Half the sum of a number and 40 equals 200"

Answer 2

A two fundraiser group want to work together to reach $200 one fundraiser has 40 and another is x. Both of side need to be multiply by .5 so that they can reach there goal. Find x in this equation.