a hen weighs 3 pounds plus half its weight. how much does it weigh

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Let's assume the weight of the hen is "x" pounds.

According to the given information, the hen weighs 3 pounds plus half its weight, which can be represented as:

x = 3 + (1/2)x

To solve this equation for x, we can multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:

2x = 6 + x

Then, subtract x from both sides:

2x - x = 6

Simplifying this equation gives us:

x = 6

Therefore, the hen weighs 6 pounds.