PLEASE HELP Explain how the algebraic properties are applied in the steps to solving equations and use them to solve 1/2x+4=12.

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DanielleElmas [232]

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PLEASE HELP Explain how the algebraic properties are applied in the steps to solving equations and use them to solve 1/2x+4=12.

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MArishka [77] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-23T20:31:05+03:00

MArishka [77]4 years ago

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0.5x+4=12
0.5x=12-4
0.5x=8
x=8×2
x=16

Vladimir [108] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-23T22:43:54+03:00

Vladimir [108]4 years ago

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$\frac{1}{2}x + 4 = 12$
$\frac{6}{12} x+ \frac{48}{12} = \frac{144}{12}$
<span>cancel the denominators (12)
</span> $6x +48 = 144$
$6x = 144 - 48$
$6x = 96$
$x = \frac{96}{6}$
$\boxed{x = 16}$ <span>

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