Half a number plus 5 is 11. What is the number?
Half a number plus 5 is 11.What is the number?
Answer/Solution
12
Steps/Work
Let x be the number. Always replace "is" with an equal sign
(1/2)x + 5 = 11
(1/2)x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5
(1/2)x = 6
2 × (1/2)x = 6 × 2
x = 12
correct answer is E)12
(1/2)x + 5 = 11
(1/2)x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5
(1/2)x = 6
2 × (1/2)x = 6 × 2
x = 12
correct answer is E)12