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  • 11-12-2019
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Three less than half a number is five. Find the number and what is the equation

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user25700927
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  • 11-12-2019

One half n minus three equals five. 1/2n - 3 = 5. N = 16. 1/2(16) - 3 = 5. 8 - 3 = 5.

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bellayoung63
bellayoung63 bellayoung63
  • 11-12-2019
equation:

x/2 - 3 = 5

explanation:

x/2 (-3+3) = (5+3)

x/2 = 8

x/2*2 = 8*2

x = 16
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