what does “9 more than half the number” mean?

Question

my full equation is “n+n+n-5=9 more than half the number” and i don’t know what that means. help?

Answer 1

9 more means add 9

half the number is n/2

So together n/2 + 9

The full equation

n + n + n - 5 = n/2 + 9

 

Can you solve for n?