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X/2+6= 12
(X/2 is supposed to be a fraction)

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I'm guessing we are solving for x.

Let's write it properly:

(x)/(2)+6=12

To solve for x, we must isolate it (subtract 6 from both sides to get rid of it):

(x)/(2)+6-6=12-6

(x)/(2) =6

Multiply by 2 (inverse of division) to get rid of it:

(x)/(2)*2 = 6*2

x =12

So, our final answer is x = 12
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