SOLUTION: Solve for x: (1/2)x - 4 = 2. Please show steps.

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Question 723552: Solve for x: (1/2)x - 4 = 2.
Please show steps.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1/2)x - 4 = 2
X/2-4=2
X/2=2+4
X/2=6 CROSS MULTIPLY.
X=6*2
X=12 ANS.
PROOF:
(1/2)*12-4=2
6-4=2
2=2