Let’s solve the problem step-by-step.
Let’s call the unknown number xxx.
The problem states that the sum of twice a number and half the number is 10. In mathematical terms, this can be written as:
2x+x2=102x + \frac{x}{2} = 102x+2x=10To solve for xxx, first let’s clear the fraction by multiplying every term by 2:
2(2x)+2(x2)=2(10)2(2x) + 2\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) = 2(10)2(2x)+2(2x)=2(10)This simplifies to:
4x+x=204x + x = 204x+x=20Combine like terms:
5x=205x = 205x=20Now, divide both sides by 5:
x=205=4x = \frac{20}{5} = 4x=520=4So, the number is x=4x = 4x=4.
Answer: The number is 4.