Respuesta :
Answer:
-16
Step-by-step explanation:
x+6=x/2-2
solve the equation, x=-16
check:
-16+6=-10
-16/2=-8
-10-(-8)=-2
If the sum of a number and six is two less than half the same number then the number is -16.
Given,
The sum of a number and six is two less than half the same number
We will find the unknown number.
We have,
The sum of a number and six is two less than half the same number.
Let the unknown number be M.
Let us separate the given statement into parts:
- Sum of a number and six
This can be written as M + 6.
- is means equal sign "=".
- Two less than half the same number.
This can be written as (1/2)M - 2.
Now,
We can write as:
M + 6 = (1/2)M - 2
M - (1/2)M = -2 - 6
(1/2)M = -8
M = -8 x 2
M = -16
Thus the unknown number is -16.
We can also crosscheck:
M + 6 = (1/2)M - 2
-16 + 6 = (1/2)(-16) - 2
-10 = -8 -2
-10 = -10
Hence proved.
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