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  • 02-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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Half of a number is equal to 8 more than the number.

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  • 02-02-2016
Set the number as x. So, 
.5x=x+8
Put all of the x's on one side of the equation.
.5x=-8
Divide by .5 on each side,
x=-16
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