Question

1/2 (4x – 5) + 5/2 = 10

A. 5

B. 8

C. 12

D. 20

Answer 1

`\boxed{x=5}`

Explanation:

`(1)/(2) (4x-5)+(5)/(2) =10`

→ Multiply everything by 2

`1(4x-5)+5=20`

→ Expand out the bracket

`4x-5+5=20`

→ Simplify

`4x=20`

→ Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

`x=5`