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  • 15-09-2022
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4x = 0.5(2x- 12) solve for x

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  • 15-09-2022

Answer: x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

4x=0.5(2x−12)

Use the distributive property to multiply 0.5 by 2x−12.

4x=x−6

Subtract x from both sides.

4x−x=−6

Combine 4x and −x to get 3x.

3x=−6

Divide both sides by 3.

x= 3−6

Divide −6 by 3 to get -2.

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