Let's solve the equation step by step:
Let the number be "x".
The sum of the number (x) and 10 is given by x + 10.
Half of this sum is (1/2)(x + 10).
According to the problem, this expression is equal to 8.
So, we have the equation: (1/2)(x + 10) = 8.
To find the value of x, let's solve for it:
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
2((1/2)(x + 10)) = 2(8)
x + 10 = 16
Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation to isolate x:
x + 10 - 10 = 16 - 10
x = 6
Therefore, the number is 6.
Half the sum of a number and 10 is 8. Find the number.
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O 6
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? are you correct
Yes, I am correct. The number is indeed 6.
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