Question

Solve 1/2x - 12 = 12

Answer 1

x = 28.

Explanation:

1/2x - 12 = 12

Add 12 to both sides:

1/2x - 12 + 12 = 12 + 12

1/2x = 24

Now, to isolate x we multiply both sides by 2:

1.2 x * 2 = 24 * 2

x = 48.