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What value of x makes 1/2 (3x+4) =1/2

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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

1/2 (3x +4 ) = 1/2

1/2 x 3x + 1/2 x 4 = 1/2

1.5 x + 2 = 1/2

1.5x = 1/2 -2

1.5x = -1.5

1.5x /1.5 = -1.5/1.5

x = -1

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1/2 ( 3 x -1 + 4) =1/2

1/2 ( 1) =1/2

1/2 =1/2

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