SOLUTION: Solve for x using the inverse operations, Leave your answer as a improper fraction if applicable. 2(x-1) = 12

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Question 670174: Solve for x using the inverse operations, Leave your answer as a improper fraction if applicable.
2(x-1) = 12


Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Distribute.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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