SOLUTION: What is 1/2x+3=7? I really need help

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Question 1083686: What is 1/2x+3=7? I really need help
Found 3 solutions by Boreal, MathTherapy, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2x+3=7?
isolate the x
subtract 3 from both sides. That removes the 3 on the left
(1/2)x=4
Now, multiply both sides by 2. That will change the (1/2) x to 1x, and that is solving for x
x=8, because 4*2=8
check this
(1/2)*8+3=4+3=7, which is correct.

Answer by MathTherapy(10559) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is 1/2x+3=7? I really need help
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's an equation.