SOLUTION: 1/2x-4=8

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Question 592764: 1/2x-4=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29x-4=8 Start with the given equation.


2%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x-4%29=2%288%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


x-8=16 Distribute and multiply.


x=16%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


x=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=24