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Solve the following equation for X: 1/2(5x+12)=2x-3 show your work

Solve the following equation for X: 1/2(5x+12)=2x-3 show your work
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Solve the following equation for X: 1/2(5x+12)=2x-3 show your work

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1/2(5x + 12) = 2x - 3
5/2 x + 6 = 2x - 3
5/2 x - 2x = -3 - 6 = -9
5x = 2 x -9 = -18
x = -18/5
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