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What is x in this equation? 0.5(x+6)=18

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the x in the equation would be 30
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Answer: 30

Explanation:

If you notice that multiplying by 0.5 is the same as dividing by 2, all you need to do is multiply 18 by 2, giving you 36, then subtract 6 from that, therefore giving you 30 as the answer

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