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8 + (1/2)n  = 14      multiply everything by 2

16 + n  = 28          subtract 16 from both sides

n  =  12

Check answer

8 + (1/2)*12  = 14

8 + 6   = 14

14  = 14

This question is a little tricky     Does it mean  1/2 ( number added to eight)   or 1/2number  added to eight  ???   It could be either....Chris gave you the second version. (it would be clearer if it said ' one-half of a number WHICH is added to eight'....but it doesn't)    Here is the First Version

1/2 (n + 8) = 14            Use distributive property to multiply through

1/2n + 1/2 (8) = 14       

1/2n + 4 = 14                 Subtract 4 from each side

1/2n = 10                        Multiply both sides by 2

n= 20

Substitute     to check     1/2 (20 + 8) = 14

                                          10 + 4 + 14               yep, checks out !

Thanks, guest.....that second interpretation didn't cross my mind.......oh, well......the questioner now has two options available.....!!!!!