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Six times the sum of half a number x and 12 is 30

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Answer:

-14

Explanation:

Translate the words to an equation

6(
(x)/(2) + 12) = 30

Divide both sides by 6


(x)/(2) + 12 = 5

Multiply both sides by 2

x + 24 = 10

Subtract 24 from both sides

x = -14

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