Half a number plus 7 is 11.What is the number?
Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) 8  B) 9  C) 10  D) 11  E) 12

Rationale: "let x be the number . always replace ` ` is ' ' with an equal sign ( 1 / 2 ) x + 7 = 11 ( 1 / 2 ) x = 11 - 7 ( 1 / 2 ) x = 4 x = 8 correct answer is a"
Answer: A