Question

½ (x + 2) = 5(x + 2) solution

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

Simplify both sides by getting rid of parentheses 1/2x+1=5x+10

subtract 1 to get only x 1/2x=5x+9

subtract 1/2 x to get 0 0=4.5x+9

subtract 9 to get x equals -9=4.5x

divide by 4.5 -2=x

Solved

Answer 2

Answer: should be x = -2

Explanation: