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Is 8 a solution to 1/2 x + 9= 13 ?

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Answer:

yes the solution is 8

Explanation:

subtract 9 from both sides

1/2x+9-9=13-9

simplify

1/2x=4

multiply both sides by 2

2 x 1/2=4 x 2

simplify

x=8

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