SOLUTION: Solve for x using the inverse operations, Leave your answer as a improper fraction if applicable. 2(x-1) = 12

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Question 670174: Solve for x using the inverse operations, Leave your answer as a improper fraction if applicable.
2(x-1) = 12


Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x-1%29=12 Start with the given equation.


2x-2=12 Distribute.


2x=12%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


2x=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2814%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=7 Reduce.


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So the solution is x=7