Half a number plus 5 is 13.What is the number? Choose the correct choice from the following:	A) 8	B) 16	C) 10	D) 11	E) 12
Let x be the number. Always replace "is" with an equal sign   (1/2)x + 5 = 13   (1/2)x = 13 - 5   (1/2)x = 8   x = 16   correct answer is 16
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Half a number plus 5 is 13.What is the number?