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Is 2 a solution to the equation 1/2x-4=5?​

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

Put 2 where x is and see if you get a true statement.

1/2(2) -4 = 5

1 -4 = 5

-3 = 5 . . . . . . False

2 is not a solution to the equation.

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The solution is x=18.

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