Write and solve an equation to find the number. The sum of twice a number and half the number is 10.

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2022-08-18

Write and solve an equation to find the number. The sum of twice a number and half the number is 10.

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Keely Blankenship

Keely Blankenship

Beginner2022-08-19Added 6 answers

Solve for x:
2x+0.5x=10 Write an equation.
2.5x=10 Combine like terms.
x=4 Divide both sides by 2.5.
Result:
x=4

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