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16 June, 19:09

1/2 a number is equal to the sum of three-fourths of the number and - 2. Find the number.

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  1. 16 June, 19:29
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    1/2 a number = x/2

    the sum of three-fourths of the number and - 2: 3/4 + - 2 = - 5/4

    We know that they're equal, so:

    x/2 = - 5/4

    Multiply both sides by 2 to isolate the x and find the number:

    x = - 5/2

    Therefore, the number is - 5/2.
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