Half a number plus 5 is 13. What is the number?

Half a number plus 5 is 13.What is the number?

Answer/Solution

16

Steps/Work

Let x be the number. Always replace "is" with an equal sign
(1/2)x + 5 = 13
(1/2)x = 13 - 5
(1/2)x = 8
x = 16
correct answer is B

General Calculator / Auto Solver

Half a number plus is . What is the number?

Calculated Answer

16

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n₁ - n₀) * 2.

n₀ =	5
n₁ =	13

(n₁ - n₀) * 2
Evaluate n₁ - n₀ = 8
8 * 2
Evaluate 8 * 2 = 16
16
The answer to the problem and the result of (n₁ - n₀) * 2 is 16