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Wangzhaoxue Wangzhaoxue
  • 09-11-2017
  • Mathematics
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Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.

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  • 09-11-2017
First subtract 1/2 from both sides.3/4x+1/2−1/2=14−1/23/4x=27/2
Then multiply 4/3 on both sides.
4/3
×3/4x=4/3×27/2
Therefore x = 18. 

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PsychoticLogic PsychoticLogic
  • 16-10-2018

Answer:

The correct answer is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

18 divided by 4 x 3 = 13.5

13.5 + 0.5 Aka One half = 14

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