SOLUTION: if -2x+-8x=-48 find the value of 1/2x why whould they need 1/2x? and how do i solve? i tried to multiply 2x8 which is -16 then -48--16 which got -32 divided and that confused me

Question 398687: if -2x+-8x=-48 find the value of 1/2x
why whould they need 1/2x?
and how do i solve?
i tried to multiply 2x8 which is -16 then -48--16 which got -32 divided and that confused me very much please help!

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: is the same as

Start with the given equation.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

Now that we know the value of x, plug it into to get

So if (ie )

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Jim
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if -2x+-8x=-48 find the value of (1/2x
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Solve for "x"; then multiply by (1/2)
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-2x+-8x = -48
-10x = -48
x = 4.8
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(1/2)x = 2.4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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