SOLUTION: please explain steps solve the linear equation 5x/2+2=12 thank you

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Question 355731: please explain steps
solve the linear equation
5x/2+2=12
thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285%2F2%29x%2B2=12
Multiply both sides by 2.
5x%2B4=24
Now solve for x.