Solve the following equation for x: 1/2(5x+12)=2x-3. show your work

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Sprugman · Answer 1 · 2021-09-19T15:25:23+0000

Answer:

x = -18

Explanation:

1/2(5x+12)=2x-3

Multiply each side by 2

1/2 *2(5x+12)=2(2x-3)

5x+12 = 2(2x-3)

Distribute

5x+12 = 4x-6

Subtract 4x from each side

5x+12-4x = 4x-6-4x

x+12 = -6

Subtract 12 from each side

x+12-12=-6-12

x=-18