Half a number plus 5 is 11.What is the number?	Select the correct option
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
E) 14
Solution   Let x be the number. Always replace "is" with an equal sign   (1/2)x + 5 = 11   (1/2)x + 5 - 5 = 11 - 5   (1/2)x = 6   2 × (1/2)x = 6 × 2   x = 12   Answer 12
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Half a number plus 5 is 11.What is the number?