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24 September, 15:50

The sum of half a number and 5 less than the number is 55. What is the number?

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  1. 24 September, 16:19
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    The number is 40.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    0.5x + (x-5) = 55

    1.5x-5=55

    1.5x=60

    x=40
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