6 times a number minus one half of the same number equals 22 what is the number?
6 times a number ----> 6x
minus ---> -
one half of the same number ----> (1/2)x
equals 22 ---> = 22
continue ....
To solve this problem, we can translate the given information into an equation and then solve for the unknown number.
Let's assume the unknown number is represented by 'x'.
According to the given information, "6 times a number" can be written as 6x.
"Minus one half of the same number" can be written as -0.5x.
Since these two quantities are stated to be equal to 22, we can write the equation as:
6x - 0.5x = 22.
Now, let's solve the equation:
Combining like terms, 6x - 0.5x simplifies to 5.5x:
5.5x = 22.
Divide both sides of the equation by 5.5 to isolate 'x':
x = 22 / 5.5.
x = 4.
Therefore, the unknown number is 4.