Write as an expression: 8 added to half of a number

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The question

Question: write with math signs: 8 added to half of a number.

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

We start with half of a number, then add 8.

So we get n/2 + 8.

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 10.

8 added to half of 10 is 13.

And 10/2 + 8 is 13 too.

So n/2 + 8 is right!

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.