SOLUTION: Solve the equation ( if possible) and check your solution. (1/2)(x-3)-2(x+1)=5

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Question 762498: Solve the equation ( if possible) and check your solution.
(1/2)(x-3)-2(x+1)=5
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29%28x-3%29-2%28x%2B1%29=5...both sides multiply by 2

2%281%2F2%29%28x-3%29-2%2A2%28x%2B1%29=2%2A5
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%28x-3%29-4%28x%2B1%29=10
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