Question

1/2(x - 4) = 5
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Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

1/2(x - 4) = 5 - Given

1/2x - (1/2 * 4) = 5 - Distribute

1/2x - 2 = 5 - Multiply 1/2 by 4

1/2x = 7 - Add 2 to both sides of the equation

x = 14 - Divide both sides of the equal by 1/2