SOLUTION: what is the answer to this... solve the equation: 1/2(x+8)=14

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Question 236444: what is the answer to this...
solve the equation:
1/2(x+8)=14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29%28x%2B8%29=14 Start with the given equation.


x%2B8=2%2A14 Multiply both sides by 2.


x%2B8=28 Multiply.


x=28-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=20