1/2(x-4)=4. Solve for x

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1/2(x-4) = 4

Multiply each side of the equation by 2 : (x- 4) = 8

Add 4 to each side of the equation: x = 12

Mnementh answered Apr 21, 2016

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1/2(x-4)=4
1/2x-2=4 (expand the brackets)
1/2x=6 (added 2 to both sides)
x= 6/(1/2)
x= 6*2
x=12

Kennarddh answered Apr 23, 2016

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