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Solve the following equation for x.
(x - 5)/2 = -6

User Alterecho
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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

(x-5)/2=-6

x-5=-12

x=-7

User Kozlovda
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Answer:

x = -7

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(x - 5)/2 = -6

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Multiply 2 on both sides: x - 5 = -12
  2. Add 5 to both sides: x = -7
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