Solve the equation.

Question

x/2-5=9

(1 point)
Responses

Image with alt text: x equals 4

Image with alt text: x equals 7

Image with alt text: x equals 14

Image with alt text: x equals 28

Answer 1

To solve the equation x/2 - 5 = 9, first add 5 to both sides to isolate the variable x:

x/2 = 14

Then multiply both sides by 2 to solve for x:

x = 28

Therefore, the correct response is: Image with alt text: x equals 28