Question

What is 70=1/2((5x+10)-(3x-2))

Answer 1

Answer: x = 64

Explanation:

70 = 1/2((5x+10)-(3x-2)

(remove the inner bracket)

70 = 1/2(5x+10-3x+2)

(transfer 1/2 to LHS)

70*2 = 2x + 12

140 = 2x+12

(transfer 12 to LHS)

140 - 12 = 2x

128 = 2x

(transfer 2 to LHS)

128/2 = x

=>x = 64

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