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solve the equation 1/2x-4=6
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There are a few ways to read "1/2x-4=6." The most common interpretation is (1/2)x - 4 = 6. Solve that first:
(1/2)x - 4 = 6
(1/2)x = 10 (add 4 to both sides)
x = 20 (multiply both sides by 2)
If you instead meant 1/(2x) - 4 = 6, then:
1/(2x) - 4 = 6
1/(2x) = 10 (add 4)
2x = 1/10 (invert both sides)
x = 1/20
If you meant 1/(2x - 4) = 6, then:
1/(2x - 4) = 6
1 = 6(2x - 4) = 12x - 24
12x = 25
x = 25/12
Which interpretation did you intend?
(1/2)x - 4 = 6
(1/2)x = 10 (add 4 to both sides)
x = 20 (multiply both sides by 2)
If you instead meant 1/(2x) - 4 = 6, then:
1/(2x) - 4 = 6
1/(2x) = 10 (add 4)
2x = 1/10 (invert both sides)
x = 1/20
If you meant 1/(2x - 4) = 6, then:
1/(2x - 4) = 6
1 = 6(2x - 4) = 12x - 24
12x = 25
x = 25/12
Which interpretation did you intend?
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