SOLUTION: What is the value of x? 1/2(x+4)+3=2x(9/2+3/4)

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Question 824505: What is the value of x?
1/2(x+4)+3=2x(9/2+3/4)
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What is the value of x?
1/2(x+4)+3=2x(9/2+3/4)
X/2 + 2 + 3 = 9x + 3x/2
X/2 + 5 = 9x + 3x/2
Multiply everything by 2 to get rid of the fractions.
2(X/2 + 5 = 9x + 3x/2)
X + 10 = 18x + 3x
10 = 18x + 3x - x
10 = 20x
10/20 = x
1/2 = x