Question

Write the sentence as an equation Then solve ;5 less than one half of a number n is 21

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2n - 5 = 21

1/2n = 21+5

1/2n = 26

n = 26 x 2

n = 52

Answer 2

The number is = 52.

Given that: 5 less than one half of a number n is 21.

So the equation is:

$\left(\frac{1}{2}n\right)-5=21\\\frac{1}{2}n=5+21\\\frac{1}{2}n=26\\n=2\left(26\right)\\n=52$

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