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kcmauldinmavs

10-15-2008, 10:35 PM

i need to know how to solve X + 5 = ½(4x + 6)

i have the answer, i just don't know where to start. :D

Denis

10-15-2008, 11:31 PM

i need to know how to solve X + 5 = ½(4x + 6)
i have the answer, i just don't know where to start. :D

To start? Multiply each side by 2, to get: 2x + 10 = 4x + 6 ; carry on....