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Let the number be x:

x+x/2 = 36

Multiply all terms by 2 to eliminate the fraction:

2x+x = 72

3x = 72

Divide both sides by 3 to find the value of:

x = 24

Check: 24+24/2 = 36

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Q: How do you solve the sum of a number and half of the number is 36. What is the number?
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