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How many solutions exist for the given equation?

1/2(x + 12) = 4x - 1
Zero
one
two
infinitely many​

User Miles D
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Answer

x = 2

Step by step

1/2(x + 12) = 4x - 1

1/2x + 12/2 = 4x - 1

1/2x + 6 = 4x - 1

1/2x - 4x = -1 - 6

1/2x - 8/2x = -7

-7/2x = -7

x = -14/-7

x = 2

User Noway
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Answer:one solution

Explanation:

1 just did it on edg

User Kokizzu
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