SOLUTION: x+5/2=6

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x%2B5%2F2=6 Start with the given equation



%282%29%28x%2B5%2F2%29=%282%29%286%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 2. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



2x%2B5=12 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



2x=12-5Subtract 5 from both sides


2x=7 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%287%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x




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Answer:
So our answer is x=7%2F2 (which is approximately x=3.5 in decimal form)