Question 398687
Note: {{{-2x+-8x=-48}}} is the same as {{{-2x-8x=-48}}}



{{{-2x-8x=-48}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-10x=-48}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(-48)/(-10)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-10}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=24/5}}} Reduce.



Now that we know the value of x, plug it into {{{(1/2)x}}} to get {{{(1/2)x=(1/2)(24/5)=(1*24)/(2*5)=24/10=12/5}}}



So {{{(1/2)x=12/5}}} if {{{-2x-8x=-48}}} (ie {{{x=24/5}}})



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