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Solve the equation: x/2-18=(-28). What is x?

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(x)/(2) -18=-28 Add 18 on both sides


(x)/(2) -18+18=-28+18


(x)/(2)=-10 Multiply 2 on both sides


(2)(x)/(2) =-10(2)

x = -20


[proof]


(x)/(2) -18=-28


(-20)/(2)-18=-28

-10 - 18 = -28

-28 = -28

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