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solve for x

−1/2(x+2)+11/2x=3

x=1 ​
​ x=2 ​
​ x=4 ​
x=5

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−1/2(x+2)+11/2x=3 -1/2x-1+11/2x=3 -1/2x+11/2x-1=3 5x-1=3 5x=3+1 5x=4 X=4/5 To check you substitute and needs to equal both sides −1/2(4/5+2)+11/2(4/5)=3 -7/5+22/5=3 -7+22/5=3 15/5=3 3=3 it check

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-½x-1+11/2x=3
5x=4
x=4/5
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