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For g(x)=1/2x-11, find x when g(x)=-5
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For g(x)=1/2x-11, find x when g(x)=-5

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Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Algebra I

  • Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

g(x) = 1/2x - 11

g(x) = -5

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Substitute: -5 = 1/2x - 11
  2. Isolate x term: 6 = 1/2x
  3. Isolate x: 12 = x
  4. Rewrite: x = 12
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