SOLUTION: i have the problem 1/2x-7= -4; 6 i have to substitute 6 in for x. i'm not sure how to solve this equation with a fraction in it?

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Question 165866: i have the problem 1/2x-7= -4; 6
i have to substitute 6 in for x. i'm not sure how to solve this equation with a fraction in it?
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2x-7= -4; 6
(%281%2F2%29x+-+7)=-4
(%281%2F2%29%286%29+-+7)=-4
(%286%2F2%29+-+7)=-4
(%283%29+-+7)=-4
-4 = -4