Question

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

Answer 1

-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