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1/2 x + 13 = 9 (x Is Variable)

User Siena
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Answer:

x= -8

Explanation:

1/2x + 13=9

- move 13 to the other side

1/2x= 9-13

-simply 9-13

1/2x= -4

-multiply 2 on both sides

1x=-8

x=-8

User PatsonLeaner
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

1/2 x + 13 = 9

- Combine all like terms by subtracting 13 from both sides.

1/2x = -4

- Divide 1/2 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.

x = -8

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