Question

If Half the number is 40 less than 56. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:  

half the number is 56 - 40 which is 16 and it says half the nuber is 16 so 16 x 2 is 32

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets say the number is x.

x/2=56-40

combine 56 and -40

x/2=4

multiply 2 by both sides

x= 8