Question

1/2(4x-12)=5 what is the value of x

Answer 1

x = 11/2 = 5^1/2 =5.5

Explanation:

1/2(4x-12)=5

Multiply both sides by 2, the reciprocal of 2/1 =0.5

4x−12=5×2

Multiply 5 and 2 to get 10.

4x−12=10

Add 12 to both sides.

4x=10+12

Add 10 and 12 to get 22.

4x=22

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 22/4

Reduce the fraction 4/22 =5.5 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.

x = 11/2

Answer 2

5.5

Explanation:

1/2(4x-12)=5 Distributive Property

2x-6=5 Open the Parentheses

2x=11 Add 6 to Both Sides

x=5.5 Divide Both Sides by 2

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